COMEDY REPUBLIC MARKS MILESTONE:

FROM 1 PERSON PER 4SQM TO 7 NIGHTS A WEEK

Melbourne venue celebrates its first-ever fully packed month of daily live shows after a humble pandemic beginning.

This month marks a major milestone for Kyran Nicholson and Alex Dyson as Comedy Republic celebrates its first month EVER open every single night of the week. The friends, who met while broadcasting on triple j, went out on a limb alongside Kyran’s husband and Drag Race Down Under star Rhys Nicholson to open a comedy venue in the heart of Melbourne.

It originally didn’t go great…

“Because of restrictions our grand opening was to a total audience of 24 people in June of 2020 – on the upside it was super easy to sell out. But then we went back into lockdown for another 4 months before weekend #2. So probably the softest opening of all time.” – Kyran Nicholson.

During the venue’s first year of business they sold only a few hundred tickets in total, but over the last 12 months they’ve welcomed over 47,000 laughing punters and are still growing. Melbournians seeking to immerse themselves in stand-up culture have helped Comedy Republic put Melbourne on the global map.

October highlights at Comedy Republic include:

● Solo Shows: Ify Nwadiwe (Comedy Bang Bang) and Guy Montgomery (Guy
Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee).
● Special Tapings: Rising stars Sashi Perera and Blake Pavey filming specials.
● Work in Progress Shows: Rhys Nicholson working out new material on stage with
friends (aka other comedians)
● Intimate Concepts: Unique nights like Dinner Stories with Damien Callinan and Yeah
Sure, Why Not with the indie crew from Club Club.

About Comedy Republic

Established in 2020 by comedians Kyran Wheatley, Rhys Nicholson, and Alex Dyson, Comedy Republic is a vibrant theater and bar in the heart of Melbourne. The venue hosts stand-up, improv, sketch, live podcasts, and more throughout the year. With a stage that has welcomed both emerging talents and international heavyweights, Comedy Republic offers a welcoming space for comedy fans to discover innovative performances and enjoy a friendly bar stocked with local brews.