Laugh your MOOM off with Deadly Funny
January 30th 2010 22:56
Original Creative Writing:
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Comedy Competition that celebrates distinctive humour of the First Nations Traditional Owners.
From January until March the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is sending some of its finestcomedians to ATSI communities to hold free workshops and community showcase gigs with emerging performers in search of the best up-and-coming stand-up talent.
Deadly Funny provides a unique opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to come together,celebrate and share humour and have their deadly yarns workshopped by a professional stand-up comedian. The workshops provide deadly tips and advice on writing, performance and help boost performers' confidence to get up on stage.To register, contact Deadly Funny Producer Jason Tamiru (Yorta Yorta) info below.
For the workshopsbring along five minutes of your best comic material. Pretty much anything is ok = stand-up, a musicpiece, joke or a funny yarn - as long as it's Deadly Funny. You must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to enter.
The deadliest jokesters from all six states will play off at the Deadly Funny National Grand Final in Melbourne April 10 for their chance to win $2000 in cash and a deadly trophy.
Note: You must attend comedy workshops
MELBOURNE WORKSHOPS
ates:18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar
Venue: Melbourne International Comedy Festival - 240 Exhibition St, MelbourneTime:6:30pm - 9:30pm
VIC FINAL:Mon 15 March @ The Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
SYDNEY WORKSHOPSates:6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 FebVenue: Redfern Community Centre - 29 Hugo Street, RedfernTime:10:30am - 1:30pm
NSW FINAL:Fri 5 March @ Roxbury Hotel, Glebe, 7.00pm - 9.30pm
QUEENSLAND WORKSHOPSates:23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 FebVenue: Jagerra Arts Centre, 121 Cordelia St, BrisbaneTime:10:30am - 1:30pm
QLD FINAL:Fri 12 Feb, Venue TBC
ADELAIDE WORKSHOPSates:6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 FebVenue: Tandanya - 253 Grenfell Street, AdelaideTime:10:30am - 1:30pm
SA FINAL:Mon 8 March @ Cinema Nova, Adelaide, 7pm - 9.30pm
PERTH WORKSHOPSates:13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 MarVenue: Yirra Yaakin, Aboriginal Corporation - 65 Murray Street, PerthTime:10:30am - 1:30pm
WA FINAL:Thu 11 March @ Comedy Lounge, Perth, 8.00pm - 11.00pm
NORTHERN TERRITORY / ALICE SPRINGS WORKSHOPSates:20 - 21 FebVenue: CAAMA, 101 Todd St, Alice SpringsTime:10:30am - 2:30pm
NT FINAL
at 27 Feb, Venue TBC
NATIONAL DEADLY FUNNY GRAND FINAL:Venue: Capital Theatre, 113 Swanston St, MelbourneDateat 10 April
Time:3pmTo register, visit www.deadlyfunny.com.au or contact Jason Tamiru on 03 9245 3700
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the City of Melbourne.
Deadly Funny 2009 -WA is proudly sponsoredby Healthway promoting the Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture message.
Registration enquiries: Jason Tamiru, (03) 9245 3700, E Jason@comedyfestival.com.au
From January until March the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is sending some of its finestcomedians to ATSI communities to hold free workshops and community showcase gigs with emerging performers in search of the best up-and-coming stand-up talent.
Deadly Funny provides a unique opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to come together,celebrate and share humour and have their deadly yarns workshopped by a professional stand-up comedian. The workshops provide deadly tips and advice on writing, performance and help boost performers' confidence to get up on stage.To register, contact Deadly Funny Producer Jason Tamiru (Yorta Yorta) info below.
For the workshopsbring along five minutes of your best comic material. Pretty much anything is ok = stand-up, a musicpiece, joke or a funny yarn - as long as it's Deadly Funny. You must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to enter.
The deadliest jokesters from all six states will play off at the Deadly Funny National Grand Final in Melbourne April 10 for their chance to win $2000 in cash and a deadly trophy.
Note: You must attend comedy workshops
MELBOURNE WORKSHOPS
ates:18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 MarVIC FINAL:Mon 15 March @ The Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
SYDNEY WORKSHOPS
ates:6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 FebVenue: Redfern Community Centre - 29 Hugo Street, RedfernTime:10:30am - 1:30pmNSW FINAL:Fri 5 March @ Roxbury Hotel, Glebe, 7.00pm - 9.30pm
QUEENSLAND WORKSHOPS
ates:23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 FebVenue: Jagerra Arts Centre, 121 Cordelia St, BrisbaneTime:10:30am - 1:30pmQLD FINAL:Fri 12 Feb, Venue TBC
ADELAIDE WORKSHOPS
ates:6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 FebVenue: Tandanya - 253 Grenfell Street, AdelaideTime:10:30am - 1:30pmSA FINAL:Mon 8 March @ Cinema Nova, Adelaide, 7pm - 9.30pm
PERTH WORKSHOPS
ates:13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 MarVenue: Yirra Yaakin, Aboriginal Corporation - 65 Murray Street, PerthTime:10:30am - 1:30pmWA FINAL:Thu 11 March @ Comedy Lounge, Perth, 8.00pm - 11.00pm
NORTHERN TERRITORY / ALICE SPRINGS WORKSHOPS
ates:20 - 21 FebVenue: CAAMA, 101 Todd St, Alice SpringsTime:10:30am - 2:30pmNT FINAL
at 27 Feb, Venue TBCNATIONAL DEADLY FUNNY GRAND FINAL:Venue: Capital Theatre, 113 Swanston St, MelbourneDate
at 10 AprilTime:3pmTo register, visit www.deadlyfunny.com.au or contact Jason Tamiru on 03 9245 3700
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the City of Melbourne.
Deadly Funny 2009 -WA is proudly sponsoredby Healthway promoting the Respect Yourself, Respect Your Culture message.
Registration enquiries: Jason Tamiru, (03) 9245 3700, E Jason@comedyfestival.com.au
Victoria: Jason Tamiru, jason@comedyfestival.com.au
South Australia: Diat Alferink, wakaidgirl@hotmail.com
New South Wales: Lily Shearer, lshearer@cityofsydney.nsw.gov .au
Western Australia: Tash Nannup, dereknannup@yahoo.com.au
Queensland: Sam Watson samuel@989fm.com.au
Angelina Hurley yooleelar@hotmail.com
Alice Springs: Gman, gman@caama.com.au
South Australia: Diat Alferink, wakaidgirl@hotmail.com
New South Wales: Lily Shearer, lshearer@cityofsydney.nsw.gov .au
Western Australia: Tash Nannup, dereknannup@yahoo.com.au
Queensland: Sam Watson samuel@989fm.com.au
Angelina Hurley yooleelar@hotmail.com
Alice Springs: Gman, gman@caama.com.au
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