Sydney Fringe Comedy

The Sydney Fringe Comedy is a month-long comedy festival featuring performers from Australia, as well as abroad. Up to as many as 15 shows take place at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville each night during the festival.

The festival is known for showcasing never-before-seen material from both established and emerging comedians.

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It has also served as the platform for many debut performances from comedians who went on to win highly coveted awards and are now famous in their own right. Some of them include Corey White, Aaron Chen, Rhys Nicholson, Ronny Chieng, and Rose Matafeo.

Marrickville’s Factory Theatre has been playing host to the Sydney Fringe Comedy for the past years, with most ticket prices range from just $10 to $17. Food and drinks can be served to accompany your laughs.

To get to The Factory Theatre by bus, the 423 and 426 bus routes stop on Victoria Road, outside the venue. The 428 turns off at Addison Road near the Vic on the Park Hotel, which is a 2-minute walk from the Factory. These services operate from the city via Central Station.

To get here by train, The Factory Theatre is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bus ride from Newtown Railway Station. Bus services 423, 426 and M30 operate from Newtown Station directly to the Factory Theatre. These services are reasonably frequent and continue late into the evening (after midnight).

The Factory Theatre is also a 15-minute walk from Sydenham and Marrickville Railway Stations.