Level One Comedy | The Nelson Hotel | Featuring Michael Hing

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  Michael Hing

  Michael Hing is a comedian, actor and terrible party guest. He’s not very good in group situations, or one-on-one, or by himself, unless there’s some sort of organised activity to keep us distracted from the void that lives and grows within us all. His political comedy features regularly on SBS Viceland’s The Feed, for which one time he was shortlisted to be nominated to be a candidate to win a Logie. It was for best new talent. He had been on TV for about 5 years at this point.

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  Shad Wicka

  Shad Wicka is a rising force in Australian comedy, captivating audiences nationwide with his razor-sharp storytelling and down-to-earth stage presence. Based in Brisbane after relocating from Cairns, Shad has quickly established himself as one of Queensland's most in-demand comedians and hosts, with multiple appearances at Adelaide Fringe and Sydney Comedy Festivals earning him rave reviews. After getting kicked off commercial radio for clashing with then-PM Scott Morrison, Shad turned setback into success, becoming one of Queensland's most in-demand comedians and MCs. Alongside his comedy mate Peter James, Shad co-hosts the cult late-night comedy phenomenon Shad & Pete Save the World! - both as a live touring show and podcast where they solve audience problems with a "100% success rate". The duo has taken their unique brand of boozy, loose, and utterly unpredictable comedy across Australia.

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  Chloe Maddren

  Chloe Maddren is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster originally from Brisbane, currently based in Sydney, Australia. Best known for her relatable, autobiographical comedy style, her recent work includes her acclaimed solo show Hot Girl Stuff (Disordered Eating & Crippling Self-Hate) and hosting the hit friendship podcast The Friend Request.

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  Sam Bowden

  Sam Bowden is a writer, actor and comedian who’s been plying his trade both here and in the UK since 2012. Having worked alongside the biggest names in comedy and opened for the likes of Danny Bhoy, Brian Posehn and Lawrence Mooney, Sam has taken shows to nearly every major arts festival in the country. His debut solo hour The Epicurean Shark enjoyed a sell-out weekend at the Wonderland Festival in 2018 at the Brisbane Powerhouse, after which he was invited back to perform as part of the Brisbane Comedy Festival showcase and Queerstories. In 2019 he opened the MELT Queer Comedy Gala alongside the likes of Rhys Nicholson and Demi Lardner. After a stellar 2019 which saw him also appear on ABC’s Utopia, Sam now resides in Sydney where he’s a staple of the Sydney comedy scene, performing regularly at the iconic Giant Dwarf Theatre and The Comedy Store. Sam debuted his hour “DandyLion” at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2022 with great success. Not just a performer, he works as a writer helping production companies punch up their projects and secure funding. He recently helped secure ScreenQLD funding for web series APPS, and worked alongside K29 Studios on an unreleased project for Snap Originals. Alongside writing partner Steph Tisdell and Kylie Sparrow, Sam is building a new dramedy series exploring lateral violence and modern colonialism in remote Australian communities, with the project entering pre-production in 2022. Come see him do the world’s best job at comedy.

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  Kevin Han

  Kevin is 6'4" and 100kg. He's like if a Chinese guy was Samoan but not in a Filipino way. He has been doing stand-up for a decade now, much to his personal and economic detriment. Kevin was a RAW Comedy Finalist in 2018 with sold out runs at the Sydney Comedy Festival in 2021, 2022 and (almost) 2024.

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