Newcastle Comedy Club Showcase

The Newcastle Comedy Club is running its showcase on Friday and Saturday nights from 21 to 31 October, at the club's room at 139 Maitland Road, Islington. It's a New York-style room in the heart of Newcastle, and the showcase puts local talent from the region on the bill alongside special guest performers coming in from Sydney, Melbourne and beyond.

That mix is the whole point of the thing: you get the local acts who know the room and the crowd, paired with names from the bigger comedy hubs. The club has a history of bringing in major names in Australian comedy, with Wil Anderson and Tom Gleeson among them, and it positions itself as the go-to destination for the hottest comedy shows in town. If you've been following the local scene, this is where a lot of that talent ends up.

It's not just a stage and a mic, either. The venue has a bar, a non-smoking area and a restaurant, so you can make a proper night of it rather than just popping in for a set. They also make a point of welcoming people with access needs, which is good to know if you're sorting out a group.

Tickets are A$39.00 to A$42.00, and since it runs every Friday and Saturday night from 21 to 31 October, you've got plenty of dates to choose from. The venue is the Newcastle Comedy Club, 139 Maitland Road, Islington, NSW 2296.