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CANCEL YOUR PLANS, 221 King Street, Newtown (2026)

27/07/2020

Heart warmed to see our fledgling comedy and storytelling event make it into this cute and hilarious tribute to the comedy rooms of Sydney.

Thank you to the creator/s of this.

Love to our performers, and Coopers' staff and management.

Hope to come back again someday soon, in a non plague-tempting manner.

12/03/2020

STOP PRESS DROP EVERYTHING SPIT OUT THAT GUM COMEDY IS ***UPSTAIRS*** TONIGHT!

That is to say, we're moving to the upper floor of the Cooper's tonight and can't wait to welcome you there :)

09/03/2020

This Thursday! JOHN CRUCKSHANK * DANIEL MUGGLETON * NAT DAMENA * FLOYD ALEXANDER-HUNT * and JOHN ROBLES

***JOHN CRUCKSHANK
"no management
no reviews
no worries"

“Spectacularly funny” -- the Herald Sun

***DANIEL MUGGLETON
Daniel Muggleton had a big 2019. His debut special aired on ABC Comedy in November (and also streamed on ABC iView for the month), he supported Jim Jeffries, Tom Stade, Steve Hofstetter & Alex Williamson on tour and was an in demand headliner and compere on the UK & European comedy circuits (Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Denmark & Estonia). His Edinburgh Fringe show received multiple 4 Star reviews and was named as one of 'Four Great Free Fringe Shows' by The Scotsman. He also appeared at several music festivals, and at various showcases at Edinburgh Fringe.

"a really smooth comedian who’s mastered the art of crafting a joke"
★★★★ - Radio Haha
"a real talent on show"
★★★★ - ShortCom
"Muggleton has a unique ability of absolutely annihilate you and everything you stand for, and somehow leave you smiling."
JOE.co.uk

***FLOYD ALEXANDER-HUNT is an Australian based comedian combining quirky charm with virtuoso violin. She was a NSW state finalist for RAW Comedy in 2019 and has been cast in the prestigious MICF Comedy Zone for 2020. She has studied with Philippe Gaulier in clown and character and performed with The Second City and Improv Olympic in Chicago. She frequently performs stand-up in Sydney at reputable rooms such as the Comedy Store, The Comedy Lounge and the Enmore Theatre.

***Writer, comedian, actor and full fledged , NAT DAMENA is fast becoming one of the most exciting voices in the Australian comedy circuit.

His playful but provoking style of comedy mixed with a dynamic stage presence has seen him tour the country extensively and was selected as part of The Comedy Zone in 2017. A prestigious event showcasing the top 5 emerging comedians in Australia at the Melbourne International Comedy festival.

***JOHN ROBLES is a stand up comedian and gonorrhea survivor. Funny, gay, and very lonely; this is one voice of a generation you don't wanna miss.

Cooper's Hotel 8.30pm Thursday! More info on happy hour and food and drinks specials on the CANCEL YOUR PLANS page 🍻

01/03/2020

THIS THURSDAY!
***KATHRYN THOMAS is a stand up comedian who has been performing all over the country for the last year (inc Cafe Lounge, The Comedy Store, Melbourne Town Hall). Kathryn is originally a theatre performer who has recently transitioned into comedy. She recently opened for Becky Lucas, Chris Ryan and Cameron James for the Sydney Comedy Festival. Kathryn is a 2019 RAW National Finalist for NSW and her q***r, relatable and boisterous charm has her climbing the ranks of Australian comedy.

***Eating, drinking and sleeping. CHRIS NGUYEN is a triple threat that does it all. In 2019, his debut show ‘Relatable Material’ was nominated for the Sydney Fringe Award for Best Comedy. With a calm subversion and a penchant for jokes, he’s available for weddings, bar mitzvahs and funerals.

“Really impressive, very funny, also very smart jokes”
– Tony Hinchcliffe, Kill Tony

“Dresses well”
– Eveleigh Comedy

***AMELIA CHLOE has been gracelessly performing stand up all year in venues all across Sydney. When she’s not hitting up the stage, she’s making sweet radio having produced segments for triple j and is a regular voice on 2SER’s arts and culture program So Hot Right Now.

***ROHAN ARNEIL spent a few years grinding out on the Sydney comedy scene, including writing for The Chaser before leaving for Austin, Texas for a year, where he made the finals of Funniest Person in Austin.

***BRIDGET EPITROPAKIS, in her own words, frequents the Sydney circuit.

23/02/2020

Thursday! MARCEL BLANCH- DE WILT * SIAN SMYTH * CHRISTINA ZHENG * SATH NADESAN * and JACKSON STEWART

*MARCEL BLANCH- DE WILT is a comedian originally from Adelaide who now lives in Sydney. He has performed in eleven Adelaide Fringe shows in a row and is currently working on his fifth solo stand-up show. His style has been described as ‘multi-talented’ and ‘tall and gangly.’
Marcel is also an accomplished improviser with Improv Theatre Sydney. He has studied at the home of long-form improv, iO in Chicago. While in Chicago he performed as a guest at the iconic Second City (and also in someone’s attic.)
Marcel has performed in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Perth, Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Wellington, London and Chicago.

***SIAN SMYTH is a RAW National Finalist and regular at all the comedy rooms around town, and we are thrilled to have her back this week!

***CHRISTINA ZHENG is a Sydney comedian who works in finance during the day (which makes her mum very happy) and moonlights as a stand up comedian at night (which makes her mum very unhappy). She's fresh off her run at Sydney Fringe Festival, and will leave you in stitches with her unfiltered and hilarious observations!

***SATH NADESAN is a comic who has been killing it on the Sydney comedy circuit for over two years. He has performed at a wide range of comedy clubs and his cheeky sense of humour is sure to bring out the laughter in you.

***JACKSON STEWART is known for his theatrical style of stand up. Completely lovable and goofy, this cool dude is all about having a good time.

17/02/2020

THIS THURSDAY! BEN ELLWOOD / CONCETTA CARISTO / HARRY JUN / GUNEET KAUR / MIKE CHAN

*BEN ELLWOOD is a Sydney comedian who has worked all over the world with cool people like Marc Maron and Doug Stanhope.

*CONCETTA CARISTO is a Sydney-based comedian, writer, actor, storyteller, improviser, but more importantly, an italian woman. Two-time Cranston Cup Grand-Finalist, Improv Theatre Sydney Smackdown Champion and one-third of Snake Pit, she is the darling of Sydney's improv and comedy scene. You’ve seen her on PedestrianTV, JUNKEE, ABC’s Fresh Blood, and heard her on FBi, 2RRR, The Thinker Girls and her cult-hit podcast, ‘Get Over It’ with John Robles.

*MIKE CHAN is an amazing stand-up comedian. Never once has he truly bombed doing stand-up comedy. If he has, it was intentional and the great Andy Kaufman impressionist was born.

*GUNEET KAUR is an emerging comedian who gracefully stumbled her way onto the stages of Sydney’s comedy scene last year, after a really bad break up. Some would argue that’s quite a jump. Guneet would argue that they [we're not allowed to print her response here, so you'll have to come to the show to get the full scoop 😉]. Her quirky brilliance and hilarious take on the many layers of her identity will have you falling in love.

*HARRY JUN is a keen performer who has made his way to nearly every comedy gig in Sydney. Sometimes he's even asked to perform at them! He was a 2019 RAW Comedy State Finalist.

Show starts 8:30 but happy hour starts sooner 🍻 follow our page for more important knowings!

10/02/2020

THIS THURSDAY!!

*JOHN CRUCKSHANK
"no management
no reviews
no worries"

“Spectacularly funny” -- the Herald Sun

*DAN DENNIS is one of Brisbane's best up-and-coming comedians. His known for his jokes which come thick and fast, which have left audiences across the country in stitches.

*JESS BROWN first cut her teeth in London and quickly received accolades, within a year Brown had become a UK Funny women finalist & a semi finalist in London’s prestigious Leicester Square New Comedian competition.

Overly earnest, sweet with bite, Brown tackles the big hitters; sexuality, religion and surfer etiquette.

*BRENDAN HANCOCK is an improviser and comedian who’s oft described as a sassy clown. Very quietly, as he is very shy, Brendan sold out his debut solo Sydney Fringe show and now co-runs Sydney’s newest q***r comedy room, Two Qu**rs Walk Into a Bar.

*JACOB PERRY is a stand up comedian hailing from the mean streets of Copacabana, a town with the funnest name in the world. Jacob is a Sydney based comedian in high demand, he has 27 thousand unopened emails in his Hotmail account. Jacob is a clever joke writer with a friendly and gentle charisma that leaves people continually smiling even in between punchlines. Come down and revel in his warm energy!

*ANNALIESE CONSTABLE is a storyteller and comedian - which is code for severely mentally unhinged. Annaliese has been a regular contributor to Erotic Fan Fiction, Confession Booth, Story Club, Qu**rstories and FBi’s Versus with Eddie Sharp. Renowned for self deprecating and tragic comedic works Annaliese is well versed in treading the fine line between vulnerability and hilarity.

Thursday Feb 13, 8:30pm at the Coopers Hotel, and it's FREE! Check out our happy hour specials too 🍻

10/02/2020

KILLER LINEUP THURSDAY!

*JOHN CRUCKSHANK — “Spectacularly Funny” (The Herald Sun) — has starred in numerous comedy festivals and appeared on ABC’s Tonightly.

*DAN DENNIS is one of Brisbane's best up-and-coming comedians. His known for his jokes which come thick and fast, which have left audiences across the country in stitches.

*JESS BROWN first cut her teeth in London and quickly received accolades, within a year Brown had become a UK Funny women finalist & a semi finalist in London’s prestigious Leicester Square New Comedian competition.

Overly earnest, sweet with bite, Brown tackles the big hitters; sexuality, religion and surfer etiquette.

*BRENDAN HANCOCK is an improviser and comedian who’s oft described as a sassy clown. Very quietly, as he is very shy, Brendan sold out his debut solo Sydney Fringe show and now co-runs Sydney’s newest q***r comedy room, Two Qu**rs Walk Into a Bar.

*JACOB PERRY is a stand up comedian hailing from the mean streets of Copacabana, a town with the funnest name in the world. Jacob is a Sydney based comedian in high demand, he has 27 thousand unopened emails in his Hotmail account. Jacob is a clever joke writer with a friendly and gentle charisma that leaves people continually smiling even in between punchlines. Come down and revel in his warm energy!

*ANNALIESE CONSTABLE is a storyteller and comedian - which is code for severely mentally unhinged. Annaliese has been a regular contributor to Erotic Fan Fiction, Confession Booth, Story Club, Qu**rstories and FBi’s Versus with Eddie Sharp. Renowned for self deprecating and tragic comedic works Annaliese is well versed in treading the fine line between vulnerability and hilarity.

22/01/2020

Update -- unfortunately Floyd can't make it but luckily we have crowd favourite and CYP regular GUNEET KAUR stepping up tonight!

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