Jemma is an over-the-hill ‘young up-and-coming’ comedian. You name a comedic powerhouse, and she has stood next to them in green rooms and showed a few where the toilets are. She is lovely and never underestimated because she does about as well as you would expect. If you see her offstage, give her $5. It’s not going well.
Friday Showcase | Live Music & Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarWeekend comedy under the Raven Hotel, West EndDoors 7.30PM, Show time 8.00PMFriday nights at Brisbane Comedy Cellar are where the magic happens.Step down into the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel and settle in for an unforgettable night of world-class comedy, live piano, and table service.Our Friday Showcase features a handpicked lineup of Brisbane's best comedians alongside touring national acts, and this Friday, taking the stage with the energy of a man who’s already over it, is Matt Ford.Matt has the weary soul and razor-sharp tongue of a cranky 40-year-old trapped in a younger man's body. Known for his acerbic observations and a delivery so blunt it could leave a bruise, he doesn’t just tell jokes, he tells it like it is.Matt has earned rave reviews for his "no-nonsense" approach to stand-up at festivals across the nation as one half of Indigenous comedy show 'Aborigi-LOL‘. Acerbic, direct, and perpetually annoyed, he’s become a staple of the Queensland circuit by turning his grievances into gold. This is a man who’s made being cranky an art form.“As soon as I got there Tony greeted me and my partner with a hilarious joke/rip at me which my girlfriend loved. After that it was non stop relatable laughter which I really loved.” – TomWith only 60 seats, every laugh feels close. Sip cocktails or a glass of wine from our curated drinks list, enjoy our Friday-night food specials, and let the piano man set the tone before and after each act.It’s more than a comedy show — it’s Brisbane’s most premium night out.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.
CROWD CONTROL: A crowd work comedy showThemed Thursdays | Creative Weeknight Comedy at Brisbane Comedy CellarDoors 7.00PM, Show time 7.30PMHosted by Shayne HunterWelcome to the Themed Thursdays — where Brisbane’s sharpest comedians and creators test new ideas, wild formats, and brilliant chaos.Every Thursday night, Brisbane Comedy Cellar transforms into a creative playground. Expect anything from game shows to live experiments, dating nights, and shows so strange they might just become the next big thing.“Would highly recommend for a date night or a nice day out with some mates.” – AmyWith just 60 seats in the cellar beneath The Raven Hotel, you’re not just in the audience — you’re part of the experiment.Come curious. Leave laughing.What’s On Tonight:Crowd Control is a live, improvised stand-up comedy showdown where the audience is the material. Hosted by Shayne Hunter, this Thursday night favourite brings sharp, quick-thinking comedians into Brisbane Comedy Cellar for a night with no scripts, no safety net, and no repeated jokes. Every moment is built in real time from the room, making each show completely unrepeatable.Set in our intimate underground cellar, Crowd Control is the perfect Thursday reset: close to the stage, strong drinks at your table, and comedians working the room with intelligence, warmth, and bite. Expect soaring highs, occasional crashes, and genuine belly laughs as comics battle it out using nothing but crowd work to win the room. It’s fast, unpredictable, and best enjoyed up close. If you want a night that feels alive rather than over-produced, this is it.*Save $5 by purchasing tickets online, rather than at the door. Availability is limited as shows sell out and we can’t guarantee a space if you try to buy tickets on the night.