Newcastle Comedy Festival Gala Encore 2025

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Fri 03 Oct 2025

The Newcastle Comedy Festival and Civic Theatre Newcastle are wrapping up their 2025 run with a Gala Encore on October 3, right in the heart of Newcastle, Australia. After packing in over 6,500 fans throughout the year, this final night at the Civic Theatre features a mix of familiar faces and fresh talents dishing out stand-up that should keep things lively without too much pretension. Think of it as the festival's polite bow-out, complete with an all-star bill that's equal parts clever and chaotic.

Kicking things off with the first announcement are Annisa Nandaula, who weaves poetry, politics, and punchlines into something sharp and thoughtful, earning nods as a fearless voice amid the chatter; Emma Holland, serving up dark, deadpan humor with a surreal twist that feels like the next wave of quirky smarts; Takeshi Wakasugi, unleashing bilingual energy and cultural insights in a whirlwind that's refreshingly original; Tommy Dassalo, blending cheeky personal stories with quick wit that's unapologetically raw; and Sam Taunton, the rising Aussie who's all charm, mess, and memorable yarns without breaking a sweat. Freshly added to the mix is Nick Cody, a TV regular from shows like Have You Been Paying Attention? and Conan, delivering laughs that have critics reaching for easy praise like hilarious without much effort. Expect about 95 minutes total, interval included, though timings can shift like a comedian's timing. It's geared toward folks 15 and up, and anyone 24 months or older needs a ticket, while under-24-month-olds can snag a babe-in-arms spot by chatting with the ticket office. For more details, reach out to the event organisers.

More information at whatson.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/event/newcastle-comedy-festival-gala-2025-encore




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