We’re bringing you two big nights of side-splitting, floor-rolling, unstoppable laughter. Hosted by Bondi’s Beachside Comedy Club’s Pat Doherty and featuring a stellar line up of comedians, brace yourself for an evening of stand up comedy that will leave you chuckling all the way home.

Line Up

Friday 4 July 

Rohan Arneil
Alia Lievore
Annie Boyle
Freddie McManus

Saturday 5 July 

Jess Fuchs
Edan McGovern
Sath Nadesan
Will Gibb

Meet Pat Doherty

Pat Doherty is one of Australia’s fastest-rising comedy stars, known for his sharp wit, effortless charm, and magnetic stage presence. He’s played to packed houses across Australia, Sweden, and the U.S., and is a key face behind the hugely popular YouTube channel Yeah Mad. Currently touring nationally with comedy icon Frenchy, Pat has also opened for heavyweights like Will Gibb, Blake Pavey, Lewis Spears, and Luke Kidgell. Beyond the mic, he’s brought his creative flair to film clips for artists like Flume, Ocean Alley, and Lime Cordiale.

Meet Rohan Arneil

Rohan Arneil has performed stand-up all over Australia and internationally, has appeared at the Sydney Comedy Store, opened for Jimeoin, been a contributor to The Chaser’s Australia book, and toured with the 2023 and 2024 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase.

Meet Alia Lievore

Hailing from Port Macquarie, the most impressive thing Alia Lievore has done to date is move out of her parents place. Other than that, you might have seen her sharp banter at Sydney’s The Comedy Store or heard her yarning on Triple J breakfast. When she’s not catching waves she’s catching riffs, baby.

Meet Annie Boyle

Annie Boyle is one of Australia’s most exciting rising stars in comedy, renowned for her involving storytelling and deadpan charm.
“The artistic concoction of deadpan meets tongue-in-cheek” – Upside Adelaide

Meet Freddie McManus

Freddie McManus is a Sydney-based stand-up comedian with an accent from the UK and a wit sharpened across two continents. A NSW State Finalist in the national Raw Comedy competition, Freddie has quickly carved out a name for himself within the Australian comedy scene. He’s opened for international heavyweight Jim Jefferies and toured festivals nationwide with the acclaimed sketch show Mystery Flight.

Meet Jess Fuchs

Jess Fuchs is an Australian stand up comedian, writer, actress and forgotten middle child. She’s been described as “whip smart”, “boisterous”, and “pure chaos”. Jess doesn’t just perform comedy; she pulls you into her world—one where chaos reigns, oversharing is an art form, and silence is never an option.

Meet Edan McGovern

Edan Mcgovern is a Stand-up comedian, podcaster, and beloved online nuisance. She’s regarded as “Undeniably likeable” (Theatre Travels), “A breath of fresh air on the Sydney comedy scene” (Honi Soit) and “The biggest ducker and weaver of her responsibilities I have ever seen” (a university lecturer).

Meet Sath Nadesan

Sath Nadesan is a Sydney-based stand-up comedian and a full-time cast member of the popular YouTube comedy channel Yeah Mad. Known for his quick wit and engaging presence, Sath has become a staple in the Australian comedy scene.

CREDITS

Produced by: Bondi Festival
Hosted by: Pat Doherty
Comedians: Full lineup to be announced.