September is set to be taken by a storm of laughter, with the Brimbank Comedy Festival coming to town.
The festival has been created by local comedian Drago Ivan who wants to bring the magic of entertainment back to the community.
“My motivation was growing up in the west, I always heard from my grandparents and parents that there was always something to do in the west, entertainment related,” he said.
“I thought that bringing the festival will get others influenced to bring entertainment to Brimbank, a great place to showcase and there are heaps of people here that would support it.”
On Thursday, September 19, enjoy Witty women of the West, an all-female stand-up show at Double Deuce Bar and Billiards, starting at 8pm.
The evening continues with the after party at Sunshine City Club, featuring a variety of stand-up acts at 9pm with free entry.
Friday, September 20 kicks off with Fried-day at Abol Africa in Footscray at 7.30pm, with free entry. At 8pm, Double Deuce Bar and Billiards presents Ready Steady Comedy, where the audience votes for the funniest performer. Tickets are $10.
Meanwhile, the Plough Hotel features Brimbank Born showcasing local comedians, also with free entry. The night wraps up at Sunshine City Club’s after party from 9pm.
On Saturday, September 21, Abol Africa hosts Dark Humour Night at 9pm featuring dark humour by an all-female lineup.
Taco Bill in Keilor Downs presents Comedy Vision at 9pm, with free entry.
The Footscray Hotel’s after party starts at 8pm, showcasing festival stand-up, also with free entry.
The festival concludes on Sunday, September 22, with another dark humour night at Footscray Hotel at 8pm.
Gerald Lynch
