Big Fork Theatre
is Brisbane’s home of comedy

  • Improvised Comedy

    Improvised comedy is made up on the spot. Big Fork Theatre has Brisbane’s funniest and best improvisers performing every week, including in our flagship show, Cool Story Bro, featuring local Brisbane legends telling true stories. Our improvisers have trained at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, iO Chicago, and festivals around the world.

  • Sketch Comedy

    Sketch comedy, like Saturday Night Live or Full Frontal, is bite-sized comedy scenes. Big Fork Theatre has been performing live sketch comedy since 2014, and we have the funniest writers and actors in Brisbane bringing you regular hilarious sketch comedy including in our show Get It* Inya (*live comedy).

  • Stand-up Comedy

    Stand up comedy is a core part of any comedy lineup - one person, a mic, and finely honed jokes. Big Fork Theatre presents some of the best stand-up comedians Brisbane has to offer, with a guarantee of quality and entertainment. Come have a laugh and see comedians performing new and tried and tested work.

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Featured
Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour
Oct 30
Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

Brisbane's only dedicated Improv Comedy theatre is bringing their side-splitting show to MELT!

Featuring top LGBTQI+ improvisors, every hilarious moment is made up on the spot. Prepare for a night full of spontaneous laughter and unforgettable fun with some of Brisbane's best talent. Don’t miss out on this unique, vibrant, and utterly entertaining experience. Come and laugh the night away with the best of Brisbane's improv comedy scene!

The Wedding
Oct 30
The Wedding

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

Ten characters. One comedian. All chaos.

Dave and Tony just want to have the perfect day. Unfortunately, they've invited their family. From the well meaning best man to the judgemental aunt. Terrible bridesmaids to creepy uncles. They're all here. It's the wedding reception you never wanted, but always wanted to go to.

Join multiple award-winning comedian Andy Balloch for a queer, absurd, character sketch show about love and all the things that get in its way.

★★★★★ Lilithia Reviews
★★★★★ Fringefeed
★★★★★ Theatre Matters
★★★★ ArtsHub
★★★★ Hugging Comedians
★★★★ Glam Adelaide

“A brilliant queer comedic mind” The Age

“Nothing short of a wonder” Beat Magazine

“Simply incredible to watch unfold” My Melbourne Arts

“Unlike anything else that I’ve ever seen” Lilithia Reviews

“Rapid wit, face aching comedy and a brave statement on human rights” Theatre Matters

Nominee Golden Gibbo 2025 & 2023 - Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award 2025 - Perth Fringe

Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award 2024 - Adelaide Fringe

Winner QLD Tour Ready Award 2023 - Melbourne Fringe

Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour
Oct 31
Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

Brisbane's only dedicated Improv Comedy theatre is bringing their side-splitting show to MELT!

Featuring top LGBTQI+ improvisors, every hilarious moment is made up on the spot. Prepare for a night full of spontaneous laughter and unforgettable fun with some of Brisbane's best talent. Don’t miss out on this unique, vibrant, and utterly entertaining experience. Come and laugh the night away with the best of Brisbane's improv comedy scene!

Caution, Under Concussion!
Oct 31
Caution, Under Concussion!

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But what if life gives you not just lemons, but a variety of fruits, vegetables and more? What if all of those are invisible? Santoso‘s life changed drastically after an accident that created an enormous shift in her cognitive and physical capabilities.

She was mourning the loss of her old self, including her abilities that previously defined her, and how she lived her life by pushing her limits - which is a No No when you are recovering from a concussion. It took her a long time to accept herself and re-learn to take a break, and understand her unpredictable daily threshold.

This show is an honest and hilarious sneak peek about Santoso’s journey in living with invisible disabilities, how to find a new purpose in life, all while experiencing a spectrum reaction from others. She will tell stories, jokes, and sing parodies with hope to exhibit the harsh reality of looking good when you are indeed suffering.

Gays of Our Lives
Nov 1
Gays of Our Lives

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

Drama! Evil twins! Double crosses! And plenty of champagne!

Multiple award-winning comedian Andy Balloch, and Justin Porter, the award nominated team behind ‘Cher & Retweet’ (Australian Podcast Awards- Best Comedy Podcast), play every character in ‘Gays of our Lives’ – a completely improvised, gay soap opera!

“Masters of their craft” - Lilithia Reviews

“Goddamned hilarious” - The A.V. Club

“An unstoppable comedic duo” - Australian Arts Review

“I haven’t laughed so hard in so long” - QNews Magazine

Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour
Nov 1
Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

Brisbane's only dedicated Improv Comedy theatre is bringing their side-splitting show to MELT!

Featuring top LGBTQI+ improvisors, every hilarious moment is made up on the spot. Prepare for a night full of spontaneous laughter and unforgettable fun with some of Brisbane's best talent. Don’t miss out on this unique, vibrant, and utterly entertaining experience. Come and laugh the night away with the best of Brisbane's improv comedy scene!

Caution, Under Concussion!
Nov 1
Caution, Under Concussion!

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But what if life gives you not just lemons, but a variety of fruits, vegetables and more? What if all of those are invisible? Santoso‘s life changed drastically after an accident that created an enormous shift in her cognitive and physical capabilities.

She was mourning the loss of her old self, including her abilities that previously defined her, and how she lived her life by pushing her limits - which is a No No when you are recovering from a concussion. It took her a long time to accept herself and re-learn to take a break, and understand her unpredictable daily threshold.

This show is an honest and hilarious sneak peek about Santoso’s journey in living with invisible disabilities, how to find a new purpose in life, all while experiencing a spectrum reaction from others. She will tell stories, jokes, and sing parodies with hope to exhibit the harsh reality of looking good when you are indeed suffering.

Gays of Our Lives
Nov 2
Gays of Our Lives

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

Drama! Evil twins! Double crosses! And plenty of champagne!

Multiple award-winning comedian Andy Balloch, and Justin Porter, the award nominated team behind ‘Cher & Retweet’ (Australian Podcast Awards- Best Comedy Podcast), play every character in ‘Gays of our Lives’ – a completely improvised, gay soap opera!

“Masters of their craft” - Lilithia Reviews

“Goddamned hilarious” - The A.V. Club

“An unstoppable comedic duo” - Australian Arts Review

“I haven’t laughed so hard in so long” - QNews Magazine

Caution, Under Concussion!
Nov 2
Caution, Under Concussion!

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But what if life gives you not just lemons, but a variety of fruits, vegetables and more? What if all of those are invisible? Santoso‘s life changed drastically after an accident that created an enormous shift in her cognitive and physical capabilities.

She was mourning the loss of her old self, including her abilities that previously defined her, and how she lived her life by pushing her limits - which is a No No when you are recovering from a concussion. It took her a long time to accept herself and re-learn to take a break, and understand her unpredictable daily threshold.

This show is an honest and hilarious sneak peek about Santoso’s journey in living with invisible disabilities, how to find a new purpose in life, all while experiencing a spectrum reaction from others. She will tell stories, jokes, and sing parodies with hope to exhibit the harsh reality of looking good when you are indeed suffering.

Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour
Nov 6
Big Fork Queer Comedy Hour

MELT FESTIVAL 2025

Brisbane's only dedicated Improv Comedy theatre is bringing their side-splitting show to MELT!

Featuring top LGBTQI+ improvisors, every hilarious moment is made up on the spot. Prepare for a night full of spontaneous laughter and unforgettable fun with some of Brisbane's best talent. Don’t miss out on this unique, vibrant, and utterly entertaining experience. Come and laugh the night away with the best of Brisbane's improv comedy scene!