Suraj Kolarkar is a stand-up comedian and actor who appeared in Netflix's "God's Favourite Idiot" with Melissa McCarthy and Apple TV/Paramount's "Shantaram" with Charlie Hunnam in 2022. Starting comedy in November 2016, he's performed at Melbourne Town Hall for SBS and on a moving train for Triple M. His style combines acute observations with deft storytelling, delivered with methodical pacing and supreme confidence. Chortle praised his "irradiated confidence" and "efficiently written" material that's "honed so tightly as to maximize laughs." Known for having audiences in the palm of his hand with his comfortable, hammock-like comedy style.
The Cellar Seven Seven comics. Seven minutes. 60 Seats Brisbane Comedy Cellar | Doors 7:00PM | Show 7:30PMSeven comics. Seven minutes each. One MC holding it together. That's the show. A tight, fast-moving lineup of Brisbane's best stand-ups — Comics are coming to the show with their sold seven minutes. So buckle up!Sixty seats beneath The Raven Hotel. Low ceiling, close quarters, comics within arm's reach. The kind of room where a good joke hits twice as hard.“Would highly recommend for a date night or a nice day out with some mates.” – AmyCocktails at the bar. Food to the table. No QR codes. Put the phone away — this one moves fast.Seats go quick.*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.
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.