Just Because Comedy Festival (2013)

Chris Ramsey: Live from London

In this new stand-up special, comedian Chris Ramsey gives an insight into the ups and downs of his life with Live in London. Recorded at London’s iconic Royal Court Theatre, Live in London sees the star hilariously share his frustrations as a dad-of-two and his mishaps in being a parent. He also shares previously unknown backstage secrets to his time on Strictly Come Dancing and his not-so-secret fury at modern technology.

Sale race

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Adam Conover: Unmedicated

Adam Conover talks about society’s short attention span, prescription drugs, and American car culture.

Mustapha El Atrassi - Nique Sa Grand-Mère

Mustapha El Atrassi delivers a raw and uncompromising performance.

Mustapha El Atrassi - Game Over

Mustapha El Atrassi quits stand-up! But before he does, he presents his latest show, “Game Over”.

Mustapha El Atrassi - Communautaire

After 12 Zeniths and 4 Olympias, Mustapha El Atrassi returns with his new show, "Communautaire".

Dave Hughes: Ridiculous

While Melbourne was locked down, Dave Hughes was trending. He went viral during the pandemic and managed to get himself in trouble with pretty much everyone. Luckily, Hughesy is zen. He is at peace with the chaos he creates, knowing that from great turmoil comes even greater material. Hughesy has always attacked his comedy like a man with nothing to lose. A week hasn't gone by in the last 25 years that Hughesy hasn't done stand up, whether headlining an iconic theatre or jumping up at a tiny club. What has worried him that day becomes fodder for that night's material. To him, every audience is a great crowd and they should never forget that.

Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed

From his thoughts on aggressively scented trash bags to desk jobs in hell, comedian Demetri Martin delivers a one-of-a-kind stand-up special.

Mike Recine: I’m Normal

In his debut standup special, Mike Recine dives into showering with his mom, the popularity of sting rays, and how to be there for your wife while she's giving birth.

Rahul Talks to People

Rahul Talks to People is a mashup of his 5 crowd work shows he performed in different cities. He interacts with the audience on topics like a stressful job, cricket umpiring to marketing.

Micha Wertheim: Voor Twaalven

The Oudejaarsconference (New Year's Eve performance) of the year 2023 by the Dutch comedian Micha Wertheim.

MICerz

After a DUI brings Arnold to rock bottom, living in his van gets worse when it breaks down outside of a raunchy underground comedy club. Now Arnold will chase a dream he never pursued - if he can earn the trust of the crazy family he never knew he needed.

Love and Other Disasters

Flighty Emily "Jacks" Jackson works for the British edition of Vogue magazine. Rather than pursue a relationship, Jacks regularly hooks up with her devoted ex-boyfriend, James Wildstone, and lives with Peter Simon, a gay screenwriter. When Jacks meets Argentinian photographer's assistant Paolo Sarmiento, she assumes he is gay and tries to bring him and Peter together, unaware that Paolo is straight and in love with her.

Le Divorce

While visiting her sister in Paris, a young woman finds romance and learns her brother-in-law is a philanderer.

Jinkx Monsoon: Red Head Redemption

Follow Jinkx Monsoon through the weaving tale of her booze addled, sex-filled, gender defying life. In this (extremely) candid standup special, Jinkx shares her experiences as a trans-femme, non-binary, alcoholic, ethical slut. You’ll learn more than you ever wanted to know about her journey of self discovery– leading her to her husband, sobriety, and to be the first queen to win Drag Race twice! AND she sings!

Noon to Sunrise

The story follows a man living in Joburg city who helps a stranded woman, throughout the night, they reveal pieces of themselves.

Lars Berrum: Megaloman

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Beetlejuice

A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.

Abhishek Upmanyu: Jealous of Sabziwala

From his anxiety regarding his health when he sought a neurologist after knowing that he was waking up wrong for 30 years to his speech issue, Abhishek Upmanyu in his first stand-up special is personal and hilarious at the same time.

John Mulaney: Baby J

A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage.

Darienne Lake: Altered Boy

RuPaul's Drag Race alum Darienne Lake shares intimate but hilarious anecdotes about her life; from growing up as the middle child in a large catholic family, to coming out at an early age as a drag queen and finding her chosen family.

BeBe Zahara Benet: Africa Is Not a Country

In her debut standup show, pioneering entertainer BeBe Zahara Benet recounts immigrating from West Africa to America through a series of hysterical sketches, unexpected audience interactions and razor shop social commentary.

Ginger Minj: Bless Your Heart

International Drag Superstar, Ginger Minj, discusses dysfunctional family etiquette, haunted dolls and the infamous “Florida Man” in this hilariously honest musical memoir of her Southern Baptist upbringing. Best known for appearances in DUMPLIN, Hocus Pocus 2, and RuPaul’s Drag Race, Ginger breaks out of the werk room and takes center stage to tell her story as only she can.

Juru Bicara

It is probably Pandji's most heavily subjects on a special show. Discuss issues of Human Rights, Kamisan Action, Atheism, Education, TV Ratings, and Sex Education.

Josie and the Pussycats

Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.

Peppermint: So-SIGH-ety Effects

Follow Peppermint as she invites you on an all-inclusive journey through New York City to get a first-hand look at what it’s like to be a single black transgender woman in today’s society. Peppermint invites you to cry and laugh with and at her as she tells Tales of love and heartbreak from the stage to the bathroom stall. Drawing audiences to one inevitable conclusion, “hey at least I don’t have it that bad!!”

Fabrice Éboué - Adieu Hier

Social networks, exacerbated militancy, Cancel Culture, the Covid crisis has only accelerated the emergence of the new world... Fabrice Eboué already feels overwhelmed... After the success of "Plus Rien à Perdre" and this long period of pandemic, Fabrice Eboué returns to the stage with his fourth and new show!

Philippe-Audrey Larrue-St-Jacques : Hélas, ce n'est qu'un spectacle d'humour

Solo show by Philippe-Audrey Larrue-St-Jacques: an intelligent, different and unique show that he offers with his deadpan, sometimes caustic humor and his appearance of a funny, slightly offbeat dandy.

Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not

Filmed at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne 2023.

Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Chelsea Handler

A stand-up comedy special hosted by Chelsea Handler, recorded at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Yacine Belhousse : 2023

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Drew Lynch: Short King

From his comedy stomping grounds of navigating life with a stutter, Drew talks about marrying someone with ADHD, how sexuality is a spectrum (from wolf to otter), and how growing doesn't always mean up. The Short King is here with some fresh stand-up for all to enjoy!

Kanan Gill: Is This It?

"Is This It?" is Kanan Gill's latest comedy special that explores the complexities of adulting with humor and wit. In this uproarious performance, Kanan delves into the challenges of relationships, growing up, and finding one's purpose in life. With his signature observational style, he dissects everyday situations and presents them in a hilariously relatable manner, leaving audiences in stitches. Kanan's sharp comedic timing and storytelling skills shine through as he navigates through the highs and lows of adulthood, offering a fresh perspective on the universal struggles of finding meaning and fulfillment.

Modi: Know Your Audience

There are comedians who happen to be Jewish, and then there are Jewish comedians. In his debut special, Modi solidifies himself as the former; wielding his unique blend of observational comedy and hilarious insights to shine a light on an often-insular community in "Know Your Audience".

Warberg comedy tour '16

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Watusi Zombie!

Set in Kochi right before the pandemic, micro-celebrity and boy genius Gabriel finds himself in the midst of an ugly rumor as he deals with small people with big city ideas.

Hank Green: Pissing Out Cancer

Hank Green reflects on the good, the bad, and the weird parts of having cancer.