JKS: A COMEDY(?) Tickets
About JKS: A COMEDY(?)
Longlisted for the 2025 Griffin Award.
A weekly stand-up gig. Backstage.
In between their sets, a group of comedians are laughing, bitching and talking shit. It’s all fun and games – until they hear the news. A comedy legend has died. Depending on who you ask, he either leaves behind a lifetime of laughter, or a legacy of bigotry and pain. Or maybe both. Or neither.
The comics get stuck in: was this guy actually funny, or just embarrassing? Is being “funny” all that matters, anyway? What’s even the point of telling jokes? How much harm (or good) can they ever do? How dark and fucked up can you go? Who can say what – and who decides?
As the gig carries on in the background, these idiots go to war on The Big Question: what is comedy even for?
A new (funny) play about what it means to be funny.
Run time
1hr 10min.
Categories
Age
Ages 18+.
Start date
1st October, 2025
End date
12th October, 2025
Venue
ETU Ballroom | Trades Hall
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets available. Service animals are welcome inside the venue.
The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors. From there head right and either go up the flight of stairs to Level 1, or continue down the hallway where the lift is located.
If you need step-free access, there is a lift at the main Lygon St entrance. This can be operated by one person, or if you need assistance while the lift is unattended -- please call the phone number attached to the lift and a staff member will come to assist. You can then enter the doorway, turn right, and continue down the hallway towards the lift, which will take you up to Level 1 where the ETU Ballroom is located.
Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
Trades Hall is conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne, easily accessible by car and public transport. There are several tram (1,3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 70, 78, 109 and more) and bus stops (200 and 207 routes) nearby, two major train stations (Melbourne Central, Parliament) within walking distance and commercial parking options in the surrounding streets.
Each bus stops within a 5 minute walk from the venue. 200 and 207 routes stop at the front of venue.
There are drop-off and pick up spaces via Byron St, next to the front entrance.
More information about JKS: A COMEDY(?)
Praise for Tom Ballard:
★★★★½ “Will have you laughing till it hurts.” – The Age
★★★★★ “A raucous performance that is political as it is personal.” – Time Out
★★★★ “Absolutely packed with elite gags.” – The Scotsman (UK)
“Tom Ballard runs on anger.” – The Australian
Writer: Tom Ballard (Deadloch, Tonightly).
Director: Ben Russell (Thank God You’re Here, The Grub).
Cast: Jordan Barr, Kevin Hofbauer, Nicky Barry, Tom Ballard & Tiana Hogben.
Tickets
Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.
Get the latest updates on JKS: A COMEDY(?)
Sign up to our mailing list to receive exclusive offers, new show ticket alerts and seasonal promotions. You can unsubscribe at any time.
