Where in Sydney can you find some of the best known local and international comedians performing under one roof? Stumped? Well the answer is in fact the Sydney Opera House. And that’s no joke.

From October 16-20, the Opera House will host the annual global comedy festival Just for Laughs.Representing at the festival are comedians Rove McManus, Kathy Griffin, Rob Schneider, Tommy Tiernan, and Mark Watson. And if you’re in the mood for some improv, the festival will also showcase Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwoodwho are thestars of Whose Line is it Anyway?

Australia’s Dave Thornton will be hosting Just for Laughs: The Stand-Up Series, which will become a part of an exclusive series on Foxtel’s Comedy Channel. Still want more?Peter Helliar, joined by special guest Greg Behrendt, will be at the helm of Date Night: The Relationship Show, where a group of still-to-be-announced comedians will explore some of life’s more awkward romantic situations.

Get on this!

Tickets on sale Monday August 26 from Sydney Opera House.

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