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Post by GhostInTheMachine on Mar 12, 2007 9:24:41 GMT -5
Any Stephen Lynch fans in Australia? Enough for him to tour there? If so, which cities, venues, etc.? And what's the best time of year for such things? Comments please...
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Post by T.S. Avenger on Mar 12, 2007 17:52:46 GMT -5
Yertle will love you forever if this works out.
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Post by Yertle_The_Turtle on Mar 21, 2007 22:47:40 GMT -5
This is true. The best time of year is right now. March, April, May. During the Melbourne comedy festival. Come next year  lol Probably need some fair publicity, and just do small venues because I don't know how dense the Lynch craziness is. I know me and about 10 friends will go  |
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Post by Yertle_The_Turtle on Mar 21, 2007 22:48:29 GMT -5
Oh, and obviously Melbourne and Sydney are the main comedy hubs. Could probably do Perth, Adelaide and Hobart aswell.
I only know of venues in Melbourne, however.
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Post by kristymcm on Mar 31, 2007 9:00:01 GMT -5
I will definately go see stephen draggin all my friends and family whether being pub crawls or theatre companies any where in victoria wouldnt miss it for the world
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Post by Yertle_The_Turtle on Apr 3, 2007 22:49:24 GMT -5
I'm working with a small intimate venue in Melbourne at the moment who are very interested in having comedy acts.
Capacity 60-100 people.
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Post by nzoreo on Jun 8, 2007 4:19:11 GMT -5
if stephen lynch comes to Melbourne he has from me a guaranteed sold two tickets, and he must come to melbourne coz well sydney sucks, its dank and nasty, melbournes just yeah much better
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Post by Yertle_The_Turtle on Aug 30, 2007 7:41:18 GMT -5
S'pose this one's on the backburner for now?? www.comedyfestival.com.au/Seriously, the way to go! Make sure he brings DVDs. I need one. You try finding them in this bloody country! --- Relevant info: I am not from Australia or New Zealand but want to be part of the Festival. What do I do?Producers and artists wishing to present overseas artists in the Festival should contact the Festival Director before commencing negotiations as different conditions apply. Email info@comedyfestival.com.au  |
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Post by misscricket on Mar 31, 2008 5:24:31 GMT -5
There are lots of comedy venues in Sydney that would be very willing to have him. One would probably be The Metro which often holds such acts.
Also i know loads and loads of people who would love to see him live.
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Post by romy9 on Apr 15, 2008 18:48:05 GMT -5
I'll totally go see Stphen in Oz!!! Was supposed to be movin there in May but now I am waiting until June so I can go c Stephen in Dublin!! Also just seen him in Amsterdam!! 3 times in one year would make this possibly the best year anyone has ever had in the history of living!!! If he does play maybe it could be in Western Australia coz that's where i'll be but I don't wanna ask for too much ;D
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Post by divarama on May 2, 2008 7:45:05 GMT -5
YES YES YES!!! (In fact I only joined the forum to say this!). The first Comedy Central Special was well recieved here and replays periodically and we are eagerly awaiting the second one. As others have said the Melbourne Comedy Festival is probably the best time to come esp for good press attention. It is the third biggest comedy festival worldwide after Montreal and Edinburgh Fringe. Otherwise for a general tour Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane have pretty regular comedy shows that sell well. Not sure about Adelaide and no-one really goes to Perth. We don't have huge arena comedy shows like the US but venues of a 100- 300 frequently sell out and a few other comedy central people (eg Arj Barker) have done successful tours here. There are loads of venues in Melbourne and Sydney but in Brisbane only real places are "The Powerhouse" which has the best comedy line up but it is a theatre format www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/ or The sitdown comedy club which is at a pub. www.standup.com.au/content.asp?page=venues&venue=6663Sadly Lynch name recognition is not that great just yet (that guy that does the sick songs...)so it would probably be good to do a press junket first then come back and do it all again when touring. The following comedy shows would be particularly good get on. Heaps of Aussies podcast comedy. Wil Andersen and Adam Hills both won awards at the Edinburgh fringe and could totally hook you up with the Aussie Comedy scene. I reckon Wil Anderson is probably already a fan actually. Wil Anderson www.triplem.com.au/sydney/shows/willehmo/podcasts/index.htmlAdam Hills www.abc.net.au/tv/spicksandspecks/about/default.htmRove www.rovedaily.com.au/the-show.htmHamish and Andy (top rating aussie comedy podcast) www.b105.com.au/shows/hamishandandy/Good news week ten.com.au/gnwAnd obviously the foxtel's Comedy Channel. Anyway I hope to see you on tour soon!!! PS_ Stephen should set up an official facebook fan page too. Ppl are mistakenly becoming fans of that politican of the same name and writing comments about how hilarious he is! |
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Post by GhostInTheMachine on May 2, 2008 10:28:43 GMT -5
We're negotiating an Australian release for the El Rey DVD and that should help his touring prospects. Until then, you might want to email the folks at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and let them know that you would like for them to book him as part of the Festival. info@comedyfestival.com.auAnd if you're in New Zealand, you might want to reach out to the fine people at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival at info@comedyfestival.co.nzAnd be nice! |
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Post by Yertle_The_Turtle on May 27, 2008 21:31:53 GMT -5
Good to hear some progress! Keep us updated with the El Ray DVD, because I want it badly lol
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Post by joa on Jan 12, 2009 6:09:47 GMT -5
Sanity is releasing the El Ray DVD early Feb 09. I cant wait, Ive been waiting patiently to see the whole thing for I dont know how long now. I really hope it does well so a tour can come out of it. Im a 6 hour drive from Sydney but Ill gladly drive it to see Stephen live!!!!
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Post by josh on Jan 21, 2009 14:52:41 GMT -5
Theres a whole bunch of us in Queensland waiting for this to happen! Theres the boondall entertainment center which is a huge venue! www.brisent.com.au/Or a nice smaller one is the tivolli in Brisbane. |
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Post by captainawesome on Sept 8, 2009 11:35:19 GMT -5
f**k yeah! Come to Melbourne! I could definitely drum up half a dozen people or so!
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Post by cyc on Nov 6, 2009 10:07:07 GMT -5
i know that me and a mate really want stephen to do a show over here and are both willing to fly interestate for it. also on the topic of the DVD i had been lookng for ages and couldnt find it any where and the other day just walked into a jb hifi and there were two copies so i bought htem both |
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Post by hilly2512 on Apr 14, 2010 0:40:26 GMT -5
dude ya gotta come to melbourne, i seen your doing sydney, please give dates for melbourne if possible, i know at least 20 people that will go. ive got the live at El Ray DVD, it kicks ass, big fat friend is a gem.
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Post by joa on Apr 14, 2010 2:54:16 GMT -5
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Post by GhostInTheMachine on Apr 14, 2010 11:47:45 GMT -5
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Post by joa on Apr 15, 2010 6:52:53 GMT -5
cool thanks. any word when tix go on sale? i wanna go to the metro show.
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Post by mckieada on May 12, 2010 22:35:22 GMT -5
Just got my tickets, 2nd row, centre for the Melbourne show on August 6th.
cant wait!!!!!!!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by joa on May 20, 2010 6:47:41 GMT -5
got my tix for sydney!! by the time i transfered $ to my visa debit front row was gone, but i still ended up with 3rd row, just off centre, and im very very happy with that. cant wait!!
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Post by cyc on May 28, 2010 0:40:48 GMT -5
got my tickets for the melbourne show will he be doing a show in perth at all? would be awesome to watch him over in melbourne and come back to see him again |
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Post by divarama on Aug 8, 2010 5:57:41 GMT -5
Thx for finally coming down under (actually come to think of it there was a distinct lack of "down under" jokes if you know what I mean.) Sydney show was awesome (except for a few dodgy crowd members)!! Loved the purple rain. Missed Teich and the lack of Ugly Baby & Kill a Kitten songs but there are just too many to choose from.
Epic win of an evening even considering I had to fly to Sydney for it. Brisbane show next time too please so more friends can see what a funny "morgan freeman" he is.
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