Comedy

Pete Helliar - An International Kerfuffle

  • VENUE Le Cascadeur
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Past Event

What happens when a well-meaning comedian makes a cheeky joke about ISIS… during a live interview with Tim Cahill… on national TV… right before a World Cup qualifier against Honduras?

A full-blown international incident, apparently.

In this hilariously outrageous true story, Pete Helliar finds himself at the centre of a media firestorm after a throwaway line on The Project goes global.

It’s a wild, hilarious deep dive into intent, outrage, and the terrifying power of one well-timed punchline. Was Pete off side—or just ahead of the game?

Directed by Zoë Coombs Marr

Presented by Token Events

Reviews
★★★★★

The AU Review 

"This is pro-comedy."
★★★★★

Miss Manda Media

"30 years in comedy, still crossing lines, still getting away with it!"
comedy.com.au
Ticket pricing
$32 - $48 + TF
Event Information
  • Content rating: M
Venue Information
Le Cascadeur
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Accessibility of venue: This venue is wheelchair accessible.