One of the country’s hottest comedians (not physically) is coming to Side Splitter to yell and laugh and cry about the state of the world.
FRIDAY 13th OCTOBER at 8:30pm
Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall
Carrington Street
Hamilton Hill, WA 6163
Author Archives: Tom
Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Edinburgh I am returning to you to tell jokes at your Fringe Festival.
It’s happening at the brilliant Monkey Barrel Comedy Club at 6:10pm.
Here’s the shit-hot copy:
Nominated: Best Newcomer and Best Show, Edinburgh Comedy Awards & Best Show, Melbourne Comedy Festival.
Winner: Best Comedy Performer, Helpmann Awards.
As heard on BBC Radio 4 and The Bugle. As seen on the Amazon Prime comedy series Deadloch.
One of Australia’s hottest comedians (not physically) delivers a brand-new show about robots, the monarchy and death.
‘Unrelenting and uproarious ****½’ (Chortle.co.uk).
‘Brave, biting, ballsy and ultimately, brilliant’ ***** (TimeOut).
‘[Ballard] has a frankly ridiculous ability to hit all his marks and deftly detonate every punchline’ ****½ (Age).
Book here.
IT IS I @ Soho Theatre
Can’t wait to be back in jolly ol’ (gay) Soho in London, innit.
One of Australia’s hottest comedians (not physically) delivers a brand-new show about robots, the monarchy and death. NOMINEE – BEST NEWCOMER & BEST SHOW, EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARDS NOMINEE – BEST SHOW, MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL
WINNER – BEST COMEDY PERFORMER, HELPMANN AWARDS
As heard on Radio 4 & The Bugle
As seen on the Amazon Prime comedy series Deadloch.
Book now!
Deadloch Roundtable: Episode One
Refugee Week 2023: Finding Freedom in Kyneton
Looking forward to appearing at this great event, raising awareness and cash for a great cause.
It’s happening on Sunday June 18th from 1pm.
Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees are excited to announce a community event as part of Refugee Week, supported by Council.
Host and keynote speaker Tom Ballard actor, comedian and broadcaster.
Featuring Muzafar Ali, Hazara photographer, human rights activist and winner of the 2022 Fred Hollows Humanitarian award.
With personal stories from four refugees.
Book tickets here.
Watch Deadloch on Prime Video NOW
This is the coolest thing I’ve ever got to work on.
Check out the trailer:
and you can watch the whole thing on Prime Video now.
Watch!
IT IS I @ Replay Festival 2023
If you missed my show IT IS I in Melbourne earlier in the year, you have another chance at Comedy Republic’s REPLAY Festival in July.
It’s happening on Sunday July 9th at 7:30pm.
Book tickets here.
IT IS I @ Just For Laughs 2023
I’m delighted to be coming back to Montreal for Just For Laughs 2023 with my full hour, IT IS I. Huzzah.
Two shows only.
Book here.
265 – Goodbye
Oh hello.
As the title suggests, this is my little way of letting you know that I’m wrapping up Like I’m A Six-Year-Old once and for all. I’ve loved doing it – and thanks so much for listening to it and supporting it over the years! Bloody hell! – but I feel like after eight years, hundreds of conversations, a bunch of live shows, a pandemic and a book, it’s time for me to move on and focus my energies on other things.
If you haven’t already, please do check out my other weekly pod about the Greens and green politics with my friend Emerald Moon, Serious Danger – that’s here to stay, and I’m excited to grow that show as much as possible in the coming years.
SeriousDangerPod.com
The LIASYO back catalogue will remain up and available for the foreseeable future, but I’ll stop cheekily taking people’s money via Patreon effective immediately.
You can always come see me live if you like; I’m in Sydney with show “IT IS I” RIGHT NOW – then I head to Cairns, Toowoomba and Brisbane.
Thanks again, team. I love you all! Endlessly! xx
IT IS I Got Nomm’ed For Best Show
Huge news woah oh my gosh hot dang and all that.
My show IT IS I has been nominated for Most Outstanding Show at this year’s Melbourne Comedy Festival alongside some other legends/my enemies.
Come see the thing when it comes your way (please).