A rising star out of Brisbane, Peter James is quickly making a name for himself on the Australian comedy circuit. He has performed multiple sell-out shows to audiences across the sunshine state, as well as at the Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringeworld, Brisbane Comedy and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, where he garnered four and five-star reviews. Peter is also one half of the late-night, cult-comedy sensation ‘Shad and Pete Save the World!’, which routinely features some of the biggest names in Australian comedy as special guests. He has toured regional Australia as part of the ‘Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour’, and is the founder and organiser of Cairns’ premier comedy venue, Laughing Heart Comedy. Peter also regularly performs at some of Australia’s most prestigious comedy venues, such as the Sydney Comedy Store, Perth Comedy Lounge and Basement Comedy Club in Melbourne, and has most recently featured on a 56 show tour around the UK in support of Georgie Carroll for her 2025 ‘Infectious’ tour. 2023 ADELAIDE FRINGE WEEKLY AWARD WINNER FOR ‘BEST COMEDY’ TOUR SUPPORT: Doug Stanhope, Josh Wolf (USA), Jazz Emu (UK), Steve Hoftstetter (USA), Georgie Carroll (UK) & ISMO (FIN) "Articulate, intelligent and very, very, very funny." ★★★★★ GLAM ADELAIDE "Wise far beyond his years, deftly mixing eloquent delivery and musical prowess with a hilariously crude sense of humour." ★★★★ THE ADVERTISER "James is a skilled performer with fantastic comedic timing, and is definitely not one to be missed." ★★★★ THEATRE PEOPLE
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 music, and table service. Our Friday Showcase features a handpicked lineup of Brisbane’s best comedians alongside touring national acts, this week headlined by Mitch Donaldson. Walking a fine line between absurdity and misdirected dark humour, Mitch serves up rapid-fire one-liners guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.“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 your favourite or a glass of wine from our curated drinks list, enjoy our Friday-night food specials, and let The Fruits, our house band 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.
After DarkWeekend comedy under the Raven Hotel, West EndDoors 9.00PM, Show time 9.30PMHosted by Dusty RichComedy got polite. We didn't.So most "late shows" are a lineup repackaged or an open mic dressed up. After Dark is neither.This is a late show built for sharp and dark comedy — for a crowd that showed up for it. You're the right crowd for the wrong jokes.Hosted by Dusty Ritch: Opens for Trevor Noah and Theo Von when he's not touring internationally.On the bill: Shayne Hunter, Sian Smith, Mitch Donaldson, and more.Live Band: The Fruits, our house band.Sixty seats. Underground beneath The Raven. No screens, no QR codes.“The show just got funnier and funnier until I almost could not breathe. I was laughing so hard. Great little venue. You won’t be sorry for dropping in here.” – SarahLate Show. Live Band. Only 60 seats.Saturday nights deserve something unforgettable.*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.