Shows at Big Fork
Brisbane’s number 1 destination for improv and sketch comedy.
2026 shows on sale now.
MELT FESTIVAL 2026
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!
MELT FESTIVAL 2026
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!
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
“BOO!”
Did I scare you? If so, you might enjoy this spooky impro show, where Brisbane’s most hysterical maniacs will take the stage to shock and amuse you with a Halloween flavoured show.
Gasp - As they perform without a script
Shudder - At the stories told around the campfire
Scream - At “It Came from Somewhere Else” - the completely improvised horror B-Movie
MELT FESTIVAL 2026
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!
MELT FESTIVAL 2026
True stories. Big wigs. Even bigger key changes.
Each show, a legendary drag queen takes centre stage to spill the tea, sharing real and unfiltered stories from their life.
The kind of tales too chaotic for brunch. Too honest for Instagram. Too iconic to stay quiet.
Then a hand-picked team of comedians transforms those confessions into completely improvised musical numbers. Power ballads about messy bottoms. Gospel anthems about chemical enlightenment. Big finishes about… big finishes.
Nothing is scripted. Everything is sung.
Brisbane's best open mic comedy!
Featuring the best and brightest up and coming comedians from Brisbane and beyond, plus you never know who might drop in. Cold drinks and a relaxed vibe - you'll be howling with laughter.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Every Thursday, the best indie improv teams face off against each other in the ultimate comedy showdown - Cage Match!!!
Each week, the reigning Cage Match champions are challenged by a new team. Both teams get 15 minutes to wow the audience, who pick the winner. This is high octane laugh out loud improv comedy.
Opening the show this week is The Mixer - several short comedy scenes featuring our most experienced and newest improvisers.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane’s best comedians do anything except stand-up comedy!
Chaos show big wild show fun insane show yay!
Clowns, poets, sketch comedy, live music, burlesque! We got it all! It’s going to be weird and that’s exactly what we want! Weird Show is a night of alternative comedy where Brisbane’s best comedians do anything except stand-up comedy.
Presented by Brisbane sketch comedy legend Matt Nunn.
Strictly 18+
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Come see Brisbane's funniest and most endearing disabled and chronically ill improvisers do funny make-em-ups on stage for your entertainment.
We know better than most that laughter isn't actually the best medicine, but it sure can ease the load of moving through a world that wasn't built for you.
50% of all ticket sales will be donated to a charity linked to the disability/chronic illness community. You will also be able to donate at the show as well.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Join us for a brilliant night of musical comedy. The Tuning Forks will perform an entire Broadway-style musical, made up completely on the spot.
Watch this amazing ensemble sing, dance and joke through the entire show. They will leave you in stitches and also a little bit gobsmacked - they're world-class!
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best free improv comedy show!
The Improv Comedy Jam Show is an improvised comedy showcase extravaganza! The stage is set for a high-stakes collision of rising stars and seasoned pros. Together, they weave spontaneous prompts into pure comedic improvised wildfire.
Witness lightning in a bottle as the quick-thinking comedians bring the house down in totally made-up-on the-spot scenes of hilarity.
FREE EVENT - GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET NOW
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Every Thursday, the best indie improv teams face off against each other in the ultimate comedy showdown - Cage Match!!!
Each week, the reigning Cage Match champions are challenged by a new team. Both teams get 15 minutes to wow the audience, who pick the winner. This is high octane laugh out loud improv comedy.
Opening the show this week is the La Ronde - a character driven improv show featuring our most experienced and newest improvisers.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's hottest couple returns after sold out Brisbane Comedy Festival run!
2026 SOLD OUT BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
Shave your legs, wash your hair, brush your teeth and do all your farts at work, because it’s DATE NIGHT!
FACT: The greatest aphrodisiacs known to man are chocolate, oysters and hot wild sketch comedy – served on a sexy platter by Brisbane’s best comedy duo, who also happen to be a couple… get a room!
Grab your date and come see a show for couples only* (no single freaks please)
*the sketches will cover a wide range of topics enjoyable for everyone (single freaks welcome!)
"My cheeks ached from laughing by the time I left" – Anywhere Festival
“Date Night is such a delight. High energy and really funny. A great show for couples and singles alike” – Melbourne Fringe
"Date Night is a playful, high-energy sketch show packed with clever ideas and strong comic instincts... this is the kind of date night that could easily become a hot ticket" - Theatre Reviews Perth
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Our Improv students have been working hard learning all the basics of improv comedy, and now they get to showcase these new skills in a final graduation show!
There is 2 improv classes graduating today:
Foundations 1: Improv Fundamentals (Jim's Class)
Foundations 3: Characters (Brad's Class)
Calling on friends, family, partners, work colleagues, and anyone else - come support this new crop of students as they take their improv journey to the next level.
Featuring Brisbane's newest improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Raised By Wolves headline this banging show. They're the best improv group in Brisbane, and always deliver a red hot comedy set with big energy and non-stop laughs. You'll have an absolute ball.
Opening the show is Wer Ya From. Our multicultural show. An improvised comedy show based on hilarious true stories of heritage and culture, performed by the best multicultural performers. They are brilliant!
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
You are invited to the funniest costume party ever!
Costume Party! Will challenge six of Brisbane’s best improvisers and comedians to perform a fully improvised show in hair, makeup, and costumes that they have never seen before. The show will begin when the performers open their eyes on stage to see what set they are on, and the surprise costume transformations the other performers have gone through.
Where will they end up this time? An old west saloon? An Elizabethan parlour room? A 90s School Disco? A dollhouse? A circus? A mad scientists laboratory? There’s only one way to find out! Come see Costume Party! Saturday the 14th of November.
Brisbane's best open mic comedy!
Featuring the best and brightest up and coming comedians from Brisbane and beyond, plus you never know who might drop in. Cold drinks and a relaxed vibe - you'll be howling with laughter.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Every Thursday, the best indie improv teams face off against each other in the ultimate comedy showdown - Cage Match!!!
Each week, the reigning Cage Match champions are challenged by a new team. Both teams get 15 minutes to wow the audience, who pick the winner. This is high octane laugh out loud improv comedy.
Opening the show this week is the Montage - a free-flowing improv show featuring our most experienced and newest improvisers.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Big Fork Theatre is thrilled to once again partner with the BrisAsia Festival, Brisbane's premier annual celebration of Asian culture, contemporary arts, music, and cuisine.
We've proudly been part of the festival since 2022, and in 2027, we're launching a unique comedy competition for emerging Asian performers!
We're looking for new acts to compete in one of two heats at Big Fork Theatre. Performers will be judged by a panel of talented comedians, with one winner selected from each heat.
The winners will then be paid to perform a 5-minute set at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse as part of our BrisAsia Comedy Gala! It's a fantastic opportunity to perform on a major stage, connect with new audiences, and raise your profile!
We're seeking performers who identify as Asian and can present a 5 to 10-minute comedic solo or group act in one of the following formats:
Improv
Sketch
Music
Slam poetry
Please note: we are not accepting stand-up comedy acts at this time, as we are aiming to showcase a broader variety of performance styles.
Performers must be at least 18 years old, identify as Asian, and available for one of the following heats at Big Fork Theatre:
Heat 1: 7pm Friday 20 November 2026
Heat 2: 7pm Sunday 22 November 2026
Winners must also be available to perform at the Brisbane Powerhouse in early February 2027 (exact date to be confirmed).
To apply, please complete this form by Sunday 8 November 2026. If you have any questions, please email janette@bigforktheatre.com
We can't wait to see what you've got. Good luck!
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Queer Show headlines this banging show. One of our most popular shows, featuring the best LGBTQIA+ comedians. They absolutely tear the stage apart every time they perform, leaving the audience crying with laughter.
Opening is Women's Show - one of our best shows. Featuring an amazing cast of improvisers, they're a little bit wild, a little bit cheeky, and always deliver killer comedy. They'll have you howling with laughter.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
Big Fork Theatre is thrilled to once again partner with the BrisAsia Festival, Brisbane's premier annual celebration of Asian culture, contemporary arts, music, and cuisine.
We've proudly been part of the festival since 2022, and in 2027, we're launching a unique comedy competition for emerging Asian performers!
We're looking for new acts to compete in one of two heats at Big Fork Theatre. Performers will be judged by a panel of talented comedians, with one winner selected from each heat.
The winners will then be paid to perform a 5-minute set at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse as part of our BrisAsia Comedy Gala! It's a fantastic opportunity to perform on a major stage, connect with new audiences, and raise your profile!
We're seeking performers who identify as Asian and can present a 5 to 10-minute comedic solo or group act in one of the following formats:
Improv
Sketch
Music
Slam poetry
Please note: we are not accepting stand-up comedy acts at this time, as we are aiming to showcase a broader variety of performance styles.
Performers must be at least 18 years old, identify as Asian, and available for one of the following heats at Big Fork Theatre:
Heat 1: 7pm Friday 20 November 2026
Heat 2: 7pm Sunday 22 November 2026
Winners must also be available to perform at the Brisbane Powerhouse in early February 2027 (exact date to be confirmed).
To apply, please complete this form by Sunday 8 November 2026. If you have any questions, please email janette@bigforktheatre.com
We can't wait to see what you've got. Good luck!
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Every Thursday, the best indie improv teams face off against each other in the ultimate comedy showdown - Cage Match!!!
Each week, the reigning Cage Match champions are challenged by a new team. Both teams get 15 minutes to wow the audience, who pick the winner. This is high octane laugh out loud improv comedy.
Opening the show this week is the Musical Mixer - musical improv comedy show featuring Brisbane's best musical improvisers.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Learn Indonesian through a comedy show!
In this show about how (not) to learn a language, Om Tom shares his hilarious language learning journey while giving the audience practical Indonesian phrases for their next trip to Bali.
Om Tom was born in Papua New Guinea, grew up in Australia, studied in Indonesia and worked across Southeast Asia. Along the way he tried every language learning strategy imaginable and eventually turned them all into jokes.
Delivered bilingually, Learning Indonesian with Om Tom is not only a comedy show but an effort to build bridges between Indonesian and English-speaking communities.
Indonesian knowledge not required, this intro class attempts to teach the audience 60 basic Indonesian words for their next trip to Bali.
FOR AGES 15+, Some Adult Themes.
A show about the greatest Pokémon ever!
Every song is about Charizard (the Pokémon), interspersed with stories that take you on a journey of love, betrayal, hardship and humour. The show mixes comedy, acoustic guitar, booster packs, magic and other spectacles alongside positive and uplifting crowd interactions (unless they are Squirtle fans).
PLUS everyone who attends receives a free Pokémon card.
You will hear nostalgic cult classics including A Song About Charizard, I Choose You Charizard and Why Did You Have To Leave Me Charizard, along with a song written entirely in Indonesian: Lagu Lagu Charizard Harus Dangdut La.
Pokémon knowledge is not required, but encouraged. People who arrive curious usually leave as Charizard fans.
ALL AGES and FAMILY FRIENDLY
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
A one-of-a-kind comedy show that'll have you rolling with laughter. A special guest storyteller teams up with a cast of amazing comedians to bring you pure comedy gold.
Our special guest storyteller tells real-life stories inspired by audience and our cast of comedians spin those stories into hilarious scenes.
Previously known as Cool Story Bro, this show has sold out at the Brisbane Comedy Festival, Wynnum Fringe Festival and Brisbane Improv Festival. Past special guest storytellers have included Damien Power, Anisa Nandaula, Mel Buttle, Ting Lim, Tom Walker, Gillian Cosgriff, Emma Holland, Dusty Rich, Aimon Clark, and many more.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
A show about the greatest Pokémon ever!
Every song is about Charizard (the Pokémon), interspersed with stories that take you on a journey of love, betrayal, hardship and humour. The show mixes comedy, acoustic guitar, booster packs, magic and other spectacles alongside positive and uplifting crowd interactions (unless they are Squirtle fans).
PLUS everyone who attends receives a free Pokémon card.
You will hear nostalgic cult classics including A Song About Charizard, I Choose You Charizard and Why Did You Have To Leave Me Charizard, along with a song written entirely in Indonesian: Lagu Lagu Charizard Harus Dangdut La.
Pokémon knowledge is not required, but encouraged. People who arrive curious usually leave as Charizard fans.
ALL AGES and FAMILY FRIENDLY
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Our Improv students have been working hard learning all the basics of improv comedy, and now they get to showcase these new skills in a final graduation show!
There are 4 improv classes graduating today:
Foundations 1: Improv Fundamentals (Cam's Class)
Foundations 2: The Scene (Chris' Class)
Foundations 2: The Scene (Ben's Class)
Foundations 4 Elective: Rom-Com Prov (Janette's Class)
Calling on friends, family, partners, work colleagues, and anyone else - come support this new crop of students as they take their improv journey to the next level.
This show will have an intermission.
Featuring Brisbane's newest improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Every Thursday improv teams have been competing in our weekly improv comedy showdown Cage Match. Now the best teams will face off against each other in the 2026 Brawl Off Championships. Who will win best Cage Match Team of the Year?
Heat 1 is here!!! Two great teams, and only one spot up for grabs in the Grand Final. This will be a comedy epic.
Opening the show this week is The Mixer - several short comedy scenes featuring our most experienced and newest improvisers.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Singalong headlines this banging show. Karaoke meets comedy in this high energy party show. We belt out karaoke classics with the audience before improvisers create hilarious scenes inspired by the song lyrics. There is no other show like this in Brisbane. You want a slice of party with your comedy? We've got your back!
Opening the show is Crowd Sourced. We take all our audience suggestions and write them on a whiteboard. Then a cast of amazing improvisers turn all these suggestions into hilarious scenes. It's fast-paced and so much fun!
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Come see Brisbane's funniest and most endearing disabled and chronically ill improvisers do funny make-em-ups on stage for your entertainment.
We know better than most that laughter isn't actually the best medicine, but it sure can ease the load of moving through a world that wasn't built for you.
50% of all ticket sales will be donated to a charity linked to the disability/chronic illness community. You will also be able to donate at the show as well.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Join us for a brilliant night of musical comedy. The Tuning Forks will perform an entire Broadway-style musical, made up completely on the spot.
Watch this amazing ensemble sing, dance and joke through the entire show. They will leave you in stitches and also a little bit gobsmacked - they're world-class!
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best open mic comedy!
Featuring the best and brightest up and coming comedians from Brisbane and beyond, plus you never know who might drop in. Cold drinks and a relaxed vibe - you'll be howling with laughter.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
Every Thursday improv teams have been competing in our weekly improv comedy showdown Cage Match. Now the best teams will face off against each other in the 2026 Brawl Off Championships. Who will win best Cage Match Team of the Year?
Heat 2 is here!!! Two great teams, and only one spot up for grabs in the Grand Final. This will be a comedy epic.
Opening the show this week is the La Ronde - a character driven improv show featuring our most experienced and newest improvisers.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 ONLINE | $15 ON THE DOOR
One improvised show. Two sassy Aunties. Infinite judgement.
The Asian Aunties think they know exactly what’s best for you — and honestly, they’re shocked you’ve survived this long without their guidance.
Aunty Rani from Sri Lanka (Himali Ratnayake) and Aunty Maria from the Philippines (Janette McBride) are shimmying in with their signature blend of brutal honesty, invaluable wisdom, and unstoppable Aunty energy that can both bless you and roast you in the same breath.
Write down your problems and put them in the rice cooker, so the Aunties can serve you their most generous advice. They’ll then improvise scenes inspired by your juicy dilemmas.
The Asian Aunties are an improv comedy duo that was part of the sold out BrisAsia Comedy Gala at the Brisbane Powerhouse, they had a sold out show in Melbourne and a full house in Sydney, and they are the reigning champs in Big Fork Theatre's Cage Match with their 12-week winning streak.
Audience members may be judged by the Aunties, but will not be brought on stage (unless you really want to), so you can enjoy the chaos from the comfort of your seats.
Show time: 7pm-8:30pm with short intermission
Brisbane's best improv comedy!
To celebrate Christmas we are throwing a massive comedy party with some downright hilarious shows.
A Bit Show is a bite-sized mini show (10-12mins) with a fun/very silly comedy theme. There will be 6 mini shows tonight for your entertainment, and we promise you'll be Ho Ho Ho-ing all the way laugh town.
Featuring Brisbane's best improv comedians.
TICKETS ARE ONLY $20 ONLINE | $25 ON THE DOOR