FREE!

Comedy Manifesto is a classic stand-up comedy night which originally ran in 2008-09.

An alternative to the long queues and steep prices of the mainstream comedy festival, the Manifesto returned Melbourne comedy to where it began: seedy bars in dingy back alleys.

Manifesto featured the biggest comedy names in town alongside the best rising local talent, particularly at its standing-room only mystery-lineup 'Comedy Manifestival' nights.

In 2012, the Comedy Manifesto returns for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

In 2012, in its proud tradition of supporting independent comedy, Manifesto teams up
with a new independent venue, St Ali Comedy, for a late-night, one-off event: 

The Comedy Manifesto Reunion!

Join the fun of our Not The Gala night, where Melbourne's best up-and-coming comedians will preview their Festival shows. Discover for yourself the acts you won't see on TV because some suit thinks they're not famous enough.

In a luxury the old Manifesto never had, this special show is late on a Friday night, so kick off your heels, settle in and laugh the week away. And best of all... it's free! 

Join the mailing list (link at left) for updates, and to make sure that when we return with regular shows, you hear about it first!

VISIT THE COMEDY MANIFESTO PAGE AT ST ALI COMEDY

The Comedy Manifesto lives on!

The Comedy Manifesto sought to remind Melbourne that comedy happens all year round - not just in April! We URGE you to support live local comedy at these quality nights:

LOCAL LAUGHS, Monday nights, Local Taphouse, 184 Carlisle St, St Kilda East.
A long-running, well-curated comedy room full of quality acts.

COMEDY @ SPLEEN, Monday nights, 41 Bourke St, city.
A tryout night, where wannabe comics strut their stuff alongside more established acts trying out new material.

FELIX BAR COMEDY, Wednesday nights, 11 Fitzroy St, St Kilda.
A well-run, old-school, three-act night like we used to run. Popular with the big names!

CHECKPOINT CHARLIE, Wednesday nights, at Eurotrash Bar, 18 Corrs Lane, city (our old stomping ground!).
A great place to see quality up'n'comers giving it their best.

SOFTBELLY COMEDY, Thursday nights, Softbelly Bar, 367 Little Bourke St, city.
Probably as close to Manifesto as you can get without being at Manifesto!

Viva la Manifesto!