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Some of the biggest names in Australian satire are coming to take you on a dazzling journey through the most ridiculous, tumultuous and flat-out frightening year since 2021.
Charles Firth (co-founder of The Chaser and director of Chaser Digital), James Schloeffel (founder of The Shovel) and Mark Humphries(the tall guy who does the satirical sketches on ABC’s 7:30) are joined for the first time by the outrageously talented musical comedian Gabbi Bolt (“Best Newcomer - Sydney Comedy Festival”, “Best of the Week - Adelaide Fringe”, Winner of 2021 Moosehead Award - Melbourne Comedy Festival).
Featuring a round-up of the top headlines from The Chase rand The Shovel, musical performances, political sketches and awkward audienceinteraction, they’ll touch on hilarious topics such as the war in Ukraine, the impending climate apocalypse, destruction of women’s bodily autonomy in America and how to be as charismatic as Peter Dutton.
Their previous shows have been described as “A cut above the rest” (The Adelaide Advertiser), “An onslaught of razor-sharp satire” (The Barefoot Review) and “The second best satirical supergroup after Sky News After Dark” (Peta Credlin).
Gabbi Bolt has been described by Wil Anderson as "If you want to be the kind of person that can say 'I saw Tim Minchin before he was big' Gabbi's that sort of act." And by the Adelaide Advertiser as “An icon in the making”.
If you only go to one show this year, you really should be getting out more.
One night only. VIP tickets include the best seats in the house, plus a copy of The Chaser and Shovel Annual 2022 (worth $32.95).
Praise for previous shows:
“A cut above the rest” (The Adelaide Advertiser)
“An onslaught of razor-sharp satire” (The Barefoot Review)
“Oozes with wit” (On the Record)
“I left with a sore stomach from laughing extremely hard’(Theatre Travels)
“Gabbi Bolt is going to be a star” (The Adelaide Advertiser)
“Gabbi Bolt is the next Tim Minchin” (Wil Anderson)
“The second best satirical supergroup after Sky News After Dark” (Peta Credlin).
Sat 3 Dec 2022, 6pm or 8.15pm
Chaser.com.au and The Shovel
The closest parking is located in Flinders Lane - Wilson Parking (Flinders Gate). Evening parking can be pre-booked online through https://bookabay.wilsonparking.com.au/
Alternatively Council House Car Park in Royal Lane is located off Little Collins St
The main doors and box office open 90 mins prior to the start of each performance. The doors to enter the auditorium usually open 30 mins prior to the performance
Due to the nature of live performance, trying to find your way to your seat once a show has started can disrupt both the audience and the performers on stage. Therefore, most performances have a lockout period which restricts anybody from entering the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance. Depending on the performance, you may not be able to be seated in your original seat.
Packaged foods and cold drinks purchased at any of our theatre bars can be taken into the auditorium during the performance.
Hot drinks, glass and unpackaged foods will not be admitted into the auditorium.
No, unfortunately not. Therefore we recommend that patrons do not bring bags larger than a regular sized handbag or small backpack to the theatre.
We have a small number of accessible seating available in the stalls - to book, please call the Box Office on 03 9650 1500
Please note there is no elevator access to the Dress Circle & Upper Circle. Access to Athenaeum 2 is via our vintage lift which can only accomodate standard width wheelchairs.
Online
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Telephone Ticket Sales
Theatre Booking Line - 03 9650 1500
Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30pm
In Person
The Box Office in the Athenaeum Theatre Main Foyer is open Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm and opens one and a half hours prior to all performances. “Door Sales” and collection of tickets at the Venue may be done then.
For ticketing inquires, please email: boxoffice@athenaeumtheatre.com.au
For venue hire inquires, please email: boxoffice@athenaeumtheatre.com.au
03 9650 1500
188 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.
No, interval drinks can not be pre-ordered.
If the performance or event that you were scheduled to attend is cancelled or postponed, we will be in touch at the earliest opportunity.
In the event of a cancellation, you will be given the option to either exchange your tickets to an alternative performance or the option for a full refund.
Should your event be rescheduled, your booking will automatically be valid for the new date and time. If you’re unable to attend, you will be given the option to either exchange your tickets to an alternative performance (if applicable), the option to receive a full refund.
There is no dress code. Casual attire is acceptable.
Running times for shows are available on the show information pages. Concerts & individual events may not be able to supply this information in advance.