The War on 2023: Annual Comedy Gala
Wednesday 6 December 2023 7.30pm
A satirical wrap of the year’s headlines from some of Australia’s top satirists. Join Mark Humphries (ABC’s 7:30), Charles Firth (The Chaser), James Schloeffel (The Shovel), and musical comedy genius Gabbi Bolt (“Best Newcomer” – Sydney Comedy Festival) as they dissect the best and worst bits of 2023, live on stage. Now in its seventh year, the show is a non-stop barrage of one-liners, satirical sketches, audience quizzes, musical numbers and the best headlines from The Chaser and The Shovel. Touring nationally at the end of each year, the ‘War on’ Gala has become one of the must-see shows of the year. One night only. VIP tickets include the best seats in the house, plus a copy of The Chaser and Shovel Annual 2023 (worth $34.95). Note: Patrons are invited to dress in black tie this year to attend this year’s gala. A red carpet will be provided for those suitably attired. ★★★★ “A cut above the rest” – The Adelaide Advertiser ★★★★★ “Exquisite” – Weekend Notes ★★★★★ “The second best satirical supergroup after Sky News After Dark” – Peta Credlin ★ “I'm going to need more detail” – Peter DuttonCANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease. Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
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Synopsis
Wednesday 6 December 2023
7.30pm
A satirical wrap of the year’s headlines from some of Australia’s top satirists.
Join Mark Humphries (ABC’s 7:30), Charles Firth (The Chaser), James Schloeffel (The Shovel), and musical comedy genius Gabbi Bolt (“Best Newcomer” – Sydney Comedy Festival) as they dissect the best and worst bits of 2023, live on stage.
Now in its seventh year, the show is a non-stop barrage of one-liners, satirical sketches, audience quizzes, musical numbers and the best headlines from The Chaser and The Shovel. Touring nationally at the end of each year, the ‘War on’ Gala has become one of the must-see shows of the year.
One night only. VIP tickets include the best seats in the house, plus a copy of The Chaser and Shovel Annual 2023 (worth $34.95).
Note: Patrons are invited to dress in black tie this year to attend this year’s gala. A red carpet will be provided for those suitably attired.
★★★★ “A cut above the rest” – The Adelaide Advertiser
★★★★★ “Exquisite” – Weekend Notes
★★★★★ “The second best satirical supergroup after Sky News After Dark” – Peta Credlin
★ “I’m going to need more detail” – Peter Dutton
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM
Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease.
Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Details
PRESENTED BY:
The Anti-Experts
CATEGORY:
Comedy
DURATION:
Approximately 110 minutes, including interval.
WARNING:
This performance contains coarse language and may contain strobe lighting and fog/haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
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