A Good Laugh - Macclesfield Institute, Macclesfield

A Good Laugh - Macclesfield Institute Saturday 2 May | Doors 7:30pm | Show 8pm

Night two of A Good Laugh rolls into the beautiful Macclesfield Institute for another cracking evening of comedy.

The Lineup

Vida Slayman takes the reins as MC. Funny, fierce and completely unafraid to lay everything bare, the Adelaide-based comedian and writer has four sold-out solo Fringe shows under her belt and has toured Australia and the UK. You're in very capable hands.

Jono Makai brings sharp suburban satire and high-energy storytelling, with quick wit and crowd work that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. Relatable Aussie humour with just enough edge to keep you on your toes.

Kiki Bittovabitsch, the forbidden lovechild of Dame Edna and Borat, brings her gloriously unsubtle blend of stand-up and physical comedy. Smack-you-in-the-face interactive and somehow leaving you feeling completely loved up. Rated five stars by You View Australia and "F%$#ing hilarious" by Neil Morrissey. Enough said.

Jay Michael has entertained audiences from the Red Light District in Amsterdam to the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. Energetic, charismatic and award-winning, guaranteed to leave Macclesfield in stitches.

Kel Balnaves is a regional touring legend and crowd favourite with twenty years on the Australian comedy circuit. Known for engaging yarns, spot-on observations and punchy delivery, Kel makes you feel like you're chatting to your best mate at the pub. A two-time Adelaide Fringe award winner and, according to some bloke from Mt Isa, a funny bastard.

And closing the night - Claire Hooper.

Here's the problem: Claire is the least fun person she knows. So she's made a list. Actually, she's made several. She's going to hide behind a curtain, pat two dogs at the same time, send a selfie to someone standing right next to her, and attempt to start a group hug with people who are absolutely too cool for it. She's going to whisper to someone through a library shelf. Run through train doors as they're closing. Draw a picture of her enemy. Put on someone else's clothes and do their voice.

She's got a plan. It's going to involve time, energy, sweat and tears. One thing's for sure - it's not going to be fun.

Claire is either going to discover how to have fun. Or she's going to ruin it for everyone.

Good to know

Show running time: Approx. 120 minutes - 2 hours, including interval.
Content: Evening shows may contain coarse language and adult themes. Recommended for audiences 15+.

A Good Laugh is hitting the road this May, popping up across the Mount Barker region with a rolling lineup of sharp, playful and downright funny performers.

From local halls to much-loved venues, the festival brings a mix of seasoned pros and fresh voices together for nights of big laughs in small places. Each show is different, each town brings its own flavour, and no two nights are quite the same.

Kicking off on 1 May, the festival travels through Nairne, Macclesfield, Hahndorf, Echunga, Meadows and Totness, before wrapping up with the final gala at Mount Barker Town Hall.

At its heart, A Good Laugh is about bringing people together, discovering regional spaces, and having a good laugh because life’s a bit bonkers!

So grab your mates, pick your town (or follow the trail), and settle in for a night of cracking comedy, good company and a proper laugh.

A Good Laugh is presented by Bamboozled Productions with support from Mount Barker District Council.