Dave O’Neil – Overweight Lightweight

Presented by the Ipswich Civic Centre… 

Fat funny man Dave O’Neil is taking his brand new stand-up show, Overweight Lightweight on the road after playing to sold out audiences across the Melbourne International Comedy Festival receiving spectacular reviews. Dave will be joined by his friend and regular on The Debrief podcast, Brad Oakes (Hey Hey it’s Saturday, Comedy Company) for what will be a night of laughs with two of Australia’s longest working comedians.

Bonus opportunity for local aspiring comedians to attend a masterclass conducted by Brad Oakes. Details below.

Dave O’Neil

Dave O’Neil may call himself a lightweight, but with over 30 years of experience, his cheeky brand of humour has made him one of Australia’s most loved comedians. With years of breakfast radio on Nova, frequent appearances on Spicks and Specks, a bunch of podcasts (including Somehow Related with Glenn Robbins and The Junkees with Kitty Flanagan) and a reputation for taking any corporate gig he is offered, it takes a lot to throw this comedian off his game.

“One of our most accomplished stand-ups.” – The Age

“Put simply, Dave O’Neil is a heavyweight comedian of the highest order.” – ★★★★ Theatre Matters

“He’s fat, he’s funny, he’s just here for the Haigh’s chocolate. A joyful way to spend an hour.“ – ★★★★★ Time Out

Brad Oakes

Brad Oakes is a stand-up comic with a career spanning over 25 years. Best known for his TV work on Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Totally Full Frontal and The Comedy Company, Brad Oakes has headlined every major stand-up venue in Australia and toured internationally as a stand-up to Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Singapore, New Zealand and Dubai.

Brad Oakes, the Comic’s comic works as a mentor and director to some of the country’s most well-known comedians including Tommy Little, Claire Hooper and Corrine Grant.

“He is dry, cynical and funny… an extremely proficient stand up comedian.”
– Melbourne Age

The Art of The Laugh Masterclass

Brad Oakes has developed The Art of The Laugh Masterclass over many years of crafting his art and perfecting his trade. His exceptional quick-witted humour translates to laughter and enjoyment for a plethora of audiences.

Comedy Masterclass Times – 6:00pm – 7:00pm Cost – $0.00 (Must present the Dave O’Neil – Overweight Lightweight ticket)

This masterclass is 1 hrs duration with capacity for up to 20 students and covers:

• How we speak vs. How we write
• Sounding Natural
• Writing, Performing & Strategising
• Doubts, Misgivings & Fear
• Playing to a small crowd
• Comic Timing
• Dealing with nerves

*Attendees must be 16+.

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