Age Matters Comedy Night 2024

Join us for a night of laughs!

Age Matters annual Comedy Night fundraiser is happening on Friday 18 October at 8pm (for an 8.30pm start).

This fun night will deliver a full lineup of comedians, headlined by the one and only Peter Berner, brought by Wollongong Comedy to the The Builders Club in Wollongong.

Purchasing a ticket makes a valuable contribution to Age Matters, supporting older people facing homelessness and isolation. Age Matters, an initiative of IRT, relies on the support of the community to help vulnerable older people across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

Tickets are just $45 with all profits going to Age Matters. Get a group together and book early to secure a table.

A limited number of Sponsorships are available with guest seating at VIP tables and acknowledgement in all promotional material.

Refreshments will be available for purchase at the venue. Get in early on the night to eat at the popular Bistro as wait times can be up to an hour, or book a table now at the Stonegrill Steakhouse onsite. The Builders Club Wollongong is located at 61 Church Street Wollongong and also has an awesome Gin & Cocktail Bar. 

The venue is accessible.

Ages 18+.

Peter Berner (headline act)

Peter Berner is without doubt one of Australia’s most popular and respected media entertainers, stand-up comics and corporate performers.

Peter started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1988. Since this time he has performed locally and internationally, as well as writing and performing solo comedy shows in festivals in Australia and the UK. His intelligent humour has always set him apart as one performer who can comfortably straddle comedy styles as disparate as satire, observational comedy and reactive comedy with ease leaving audiences in hysterics. His comedy has also proven to translate into the electronic media, with Peter constantly employed on both TV and radio since 2001.

Peter’s major TV Hosting roles have been ‘BackBerner’ and ‘Einstein Factor’ both on ABCTV (all up he has presented more than 300 hours of national television program content!) and he’s been a valued, successful and integral member of Triple M’s talent base nationally since 2000.

“There are no platitudes to be found here, nor cheap theatricality or mock introspection. Berner simply calls things as he sees them, says the things other comics tiptoe around…considered, intelligent arguments…jokes which aim higher than average – and hit their targets time and time again.” - Adelaide Advertiser

Alex Jae

Alex Jae is known for her unique style and ability to surprise audiences - juxtaposing her bubbly girl-next-door appearance with a darker, hilarious edge. Alex is one half of hit podcast, 'The Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema', and after climbing the Sydney comedy ranks she has worked as a writer and featured cast member on Channel 10’s Pilot Week and Saturday Night Rove, as a writer on Channel 10’s Show Me The Movie!, and plays Dani in award winning series Thirty.

Liam McCann

Liam has been performing stand-up since 2010. Fired up and highly opinionated, he hit the ground running, getting runner-up in the 2011 Class Clowns NSW State Final at only 17. He has since grown into his anger, examining issues big and small with a critical eye.

Liam's perspectives are unique -- his viewpoints are so out of left field, he practically lives there. With a mix of social commentary, everyday observations, and philosophical musings, Liam's insightful wit has earned him spots at the Sydney Fringe Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival. He hopes to pursue a career in stand-up so he will never earn enough to cross the HECS repayment threshold.

About Wollongong Comedy

Wollongong Comedy has been bringing laughs to the Illawarra since 2006. With 18 years of experience running Comedy nights and events, Marty and Stu have learned the art of putting on a great show.

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Age Matters graciously thanks our sponsors and supporters for making this event possible.

Prize donors:

Balinese Spice Magic, St George Illawarra Dragons, Bunnings