Comedy: Phil De Bondi The man who never sleeps

A dark, heartfelt comedy about dodging dementia, childhood shadows, and a body that refuses to rest. 

5 Stars 

“Deeper than your average comedy show, expect plenty of laughs, possibly some tears this is a show that is well worth your time!” - Adelaide Fringe Feed 

Imagine if you moved every minute that you were asleep but to everyone else, it looks like you are fully awake. 

Phil De Bondi is an emerging force on the Australian comedy circuit, known for his masterful storytelling and bone-dry, self-deprecating wit. A health professional by day and a storyteller by night, Phil specialises in spinning vulnerable, raw life experiences into compelling dark comedy. His debut solo show, The Man Who Never Sleeps, premiered to rave reviews at the Adelaide Fringe before touring to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, cementing his reputation as a comedian who isn't afraid to find the deep laughs in life's heaviest, most absurd realities. 

Comedian Phil De Bondi suffers from a rare sleep disorder impacting 0.5% of the population. It causes sexsomnia, night-driving, and sandwich-making all while completely unconscious. In Phil De Bondi - The Man Who Never Sleeps, he weaves this chaotic condition into a powerful, dark comedy. 

“Dark humour done brilliantly - raw, thoughtful, and beautifully narrated. It draws you in from the first moment, delivers huge laughs, and lands with unexpected emotion.” - Standing Ovation 

Directed by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt, this narrative-driven hour deliberately avoids crowd work, offering audiences a raw, vulnerable chance to recognize themselves. “Some parts will make you laugh, others cry, but you definitely won’t fall asleep!” 

5 Stars 

“Phil De Bondi keeps the laughs front and centre while guiding the audience through moments from his life. Audiences looking for an upbeat Fringe comedy with consistent energy and audience connection will find plenty to enjoy.” Rich Michael - Adelaide Pubs and Events 2026 

If you’ve ever fought against your own limitations and won (or lost but kept going anyway), Phil De Bondi - The Man Who Never Sleeps will be immediately relatable. 

4 Stars 

“Where other comedians may stray too dark, Phil is always able to pull the audience back in with a lemons-to-lemonade charm.” Jacob Jackman - Upside Adelaide 2026 

Contains themes of domestic violence (referenced not displayed or perpetrated).  

Drug references 

Sex references 

Enjoy $15 cocktail happy hour from 6pm – 7pm

+ Delicious burgers and street food from Beau’s Burgers.

Doors open : 6pm:

Show time : 7pm

This is an 18+ event.

If you’re driving, street parking and public parking is available in Baker St car park (enter via Erina St near Gosford hotel and ground floor parking is free)

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