Get ready for a night of wicked humour, unexpected twists and plenty of laughs when Dark Comedy Night takes over The Victoria Hotel Woodend on Friday 21 August.
We have a brilliant line-up of comedians ready to find the funny side of life’s darker and more absurd moments. If you enjoy sharp observations, fearless storytelling and comedy that pushes the boundaries, this is a night you won’t want to miss!
Headliner: Matt O’Neill
Leading the line-up is Melbourne comedian Matt O’Neill, known for his original, genre-bending stand-up that blends absurdity with wonderfully dark humour.
Since bursting onto the Melbourne comedy scene in 2017, Matt has opened for Steve Hughes at the Athenaeum and shared the stage with acclaimed comedians including Dara Ó Briain, Wil Sylvince and Lawrence Mooney.
Matt is also the creator of Magic Matt and His Diverse All-Star Comedy Friends, a cult claymation comedy series that showcases his distinctly imaginative comedic style.
Matt has earned some impressive praise from some of Australia’s biggest comedians:
“Great timing, great jokes, everything you want in a comedian.” — Steve Hughes
“The future of comedy.” — Dave O’Neil
“See him before he breaks big.” — Dave Hughes
“O’Neill is a rarity—original, and very funny. See him!” — Lawrence Mooney
You can discover more about Matt at mattoneillcomedy.com.
Also Featuring Elijah Dries
Elijah Dries is a dark man with an even darker sense of humour! With a sharp eye for life’s little hypocrisies and a rapid-fire delivery, Elijah finds the absurdity hiding in everyday situations.
He has performed throughout Australia, appeared in two Melbourne International Comedy Festivals and taken his comedy abroad to the USA.
Jim Hallawell
With 10 years behind the microphone, Jim Hallawell is an everyman Aussie comedian who mixes dark subjects with pure silliness to create huge laughs.
Jim has performed at comedy festivals, pubs and footy clubs across Australia. Wherever he appears, he is always ready for a good time—and guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs.
Book Your Tickets Now!
Gather your friends and join us for a hilariously dark night of comedy at The Victoria Hotel Woodend on Friday 21 August.
This is a fantastic line-up and tickets are expected to move quickly, so don’t leave it until the last minute.
Make sure you book your tickets now—we can’t wait to share a few laughs with you!