Chris Franklin

Direct from the 'Melbourne International Comedy Festival', comedians Chris Franklin & Lindsay Webb (Australia) team up with International Comedy superstar Lars Callieou (Canada) to bring you 2 hours of world class stand-up comedy, live, on stage with the COMMONWEALTH COMEDY TOURCHRIS FRANKLIN - Chris is one of Australia’s premier comedy stars. He’s an Aussie bloke, a yobbo or a bogan, from his flannelette shirt to his double plugger thongs. His ‘Hoganesque’ style of comedy appeals to every average Australian and touches on the delicate issues of beer, sport and relationships – he’s also had a number 1 hit single entitled ‘Bloke’. Not bad for someone who can’t sing.Chris has performed with such comedy legends as: Jimeoin, Steady Eddy, Garry Who, Carl Barron, Anh Do, Dave Hughes, Elliot Goblet, Raymond J Bartholomew, Marty Fields, The Empty Pockets, Peter Rowsthorn, Bob Franklin, Ross Daniels, Tom Green, Jim Jeffries, Stevie Starr, Mr Methane, and rock bands, The Angels, Rose Tattoo, The Screaming Jets, Yothu Yindi and The Radiators. He has even worked with international music stars like Santana, Chris Isaak, Elvis Costello, Boz Scaggs, Status Quo, Tony Joe White & Bonnie Raitt.Chris has also done five ‘TOURS OF DUTY’, travelling to The Solomon Island, East Timor, Iraq and twice to Afghanistan, to entertain the Aussie troops and help keep their spirits high. Chris has also performed around the world, in Scotland, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, New Guinea, The United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and America. Chris has headlined and Mc’d every major comedy club in Australia and quite a few around the world. He is regarded by his peers as one of the best in the business. He is equally at home addressing a four course corporate function, A country football club, or the front bar of your local pub.LINDSAY WEBB - Lindsay loves digital media, as regular guest on Wil Andersons “FOFOP” Podcast, “The Dollop” Podcast Live at the Sit Down Comedy Club in August as well as Hosting a Podcast for BP Australia (CBBP Podcast). Lindsay is also now a fill in Presenter with 612 ABC Brisbane.Also known for crowd warm up for many TV shows including: Gruen Nation (ABC), Q&A (ABC) & Save Your Life Tonight ABC, Ch 9 Telethon Brisbane, Australia’s Got Talent and more.He has supported many great acts, including Wil Anderson around the country & Jim Jeffries QLD shows. Lindsay was also a guest Comic on The Darren Sanders Show on GO. In 2013 Lindsay also Hosted many Class Clowns workshops for MICF.  Lindsay also hosted some pretty great shows recently, Royal Architect Awards, Gold Coast Media Awards, QLD Advertising Awards & Laugh Your Pants Off Gala at the Gold Coast Casino, twice.  Lindsay has also done many guest spots on TV & Radio, including “Stand up Australia”, “Good News Week” (CH 10) & “The Footy Show” (CH 9). “7Days” (TV3NZ).Most Popular Visiting Act, Adelaide Comedy Awards, 2011Guinness World Record, October, 2009 (Longest Show by an Individual 38hrs 6min)LARS CALLIEOU - Lars Callieou’s laughter-inducing journey has taken him to the Just for Laughs Festival in Montréal and earned him a 1-Hour comedy special currently airing on The Comedy Network. He has entertained the troops overseas an impressive five times from Kuwait and Iraq to Kyrgyzstan, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Turkey. His comedic repertoire extends to the airwaves, with appearances on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud, on Sirius/XM and in 2023 he was featured on a Just for Laughs Originals album recording. He has toured with such legends as Joan Rivers, Bob Saget and Jeff Foxworthy, showcasing his ability to hold his own in company of comedy royalty.Lars’s international appeal is evidenced by eight consecutive appearances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, being named Best of the Fest at the SLO Comedy Festival in San Luis Obispo, California and, sold out shows in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. With a wealth of comedic experiences under his belt, Lars invites you to join him on a journey that spans continents and decades, promising an evening of laughter that eclipses time and borders.DOORS AT 4pm, FOR A 4.30pm START