Hosted by Shayne Hunter
Welcome 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.” – Amy
With 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.
