YES/NO Tour 2023

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Ahead of the upcoming referendum on the First Nations Voice to Parliament in October, I’m touring my comedy lecture about our stupid constitution this spring.

For the first time since 1999, the Australian people will soon be asked to vote on changing our constitution.

The last time we said “Yes” was more than 45 years ago.

Join Year 11 Legal Studies graduate and university law dropout Tom Ballard as he deploys jokes and funny pictures to blast through the history of Australian referenda and to ask the big questions: What the hell is wrong with us? Why are we so afraid of change? Why does our constitution suck so hard? Should we just start this whole thing again, please?

Don’t miss out on the limited run of this special comedy event – these shows will sell out.

As seen on Tonightly with Tom Ballard.

First Nations people are advised this show may contain the names and images of people who have died.  

 

CANBERRA: SATURDAY SEPT. 23rd

MELBOURNE: WEDNESDAY OCT. 4th – SUN OCT. 8th (as part of Melbourne Fringe)

SYDNEY: TUESDAY OCT. 10th

 

Details & Tickets here

Edinburgh Fringe 2023

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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

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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!

Refugee Week 2023: Finding Freedom in Kyneton

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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.