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CIVIC COMEDY CLUB 2.0 Line up Announced!

intouch Magazine
Feb 16, 2021
1 min read

See more of what you like this summer with the next Civic Comedy Club 2.0!

In the pit that was 2020, awash with hand sanitiser and social distancing, the Civic Comedy Club was a welcome relief - serving up brilliant comedians, food and drinks in equal measures. As part of New Annual, the City of Newcastle's new arts Festival, we're launching Civic Comedy Club 2.0 and with restrictions easing since our first Comedy Club, we can get back to comedians on the stage and the audience in the auditorium! Make a proper night of it by dropping into Civic Bar Beats for a bevvy, pre-booking dinner in the Digest, then taking your favourite seat in the Civic for 90 minutes of funny-bone tickling of the highest order.

LINE UP - Al Del Bene (USA) Cam Knight MC Neel Kolhatkar Bec Charlwood Michelle Brasier

CIVIC COMEDY CLUB 2.0 Friday 19 February 8pm Show Only $35 Pre-show Meal Deals $18

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!

If you require assistance with your booking, or have a mobility requirement, please call us on 02 4929 1977 or email ticketoffice@civictheatrenewcastle.com.au

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