Audience FAQs

1. What time should I arrive at Comedy on the Rox?

2. What are parking arrangements for the Roxbury Hotel?

3. What can I expect as an audience member?

4. Is there a bar at Comedy on the Rox?

5. Can people under 18 come to Comedy on the Rox?

Comedians FAQs

1. Who the hell are you people?

2. Why perform at Comedy on the Rox?

3. When do I rock up? What if I'm running late?

4. Do you have all the crap I need?

5. When is the 2008 Quest for the Best Grand Final, and when do the Preliminary Finals start?

6. How do I get on the Open Mic list?

Media FAQs

Q. I would like to contact a Real Person for my story. How do I do this?

A.  Email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - we're pretty good at responding quickly to emails. If it's absolutely urgent, you can ring the Roxbury Hotel on (02) 9692 0822 and they'll put you in touch with us. Thanks in advance for your interest in local comedy.

Audience FAQs

1. What time should I arrive at Comedy on the Rox?
We suggest that our guests plan to be at the Roxbury Hotel by 7.30pm. If you are intending to eat at the hotel bistro we suggest that you allow at least an additional 45 minutes.

2. What are parking arrangements for the Roxbury Hotel?
This venue is close to Glebe Point Road, Sydney University, high-density residential housing and other entertainment areas so we suggest that you also allow some time to locate street parking. As there is no specific parking for the hotel, it can be challenging at times - allow plenty of time to ensure that you arrive relaxed and ready for a fantastic night.

3. What can I expect as an audience member?
We’ll start the show promptly at 8.00pm with a professional comic who will act as the night's MC. After a 10-minute warm up the MC will introduce the open mic-ers (usually 6 in total) who will each do a 5-minute set. We ask our audience to note and vote - that is, to note that the comics include the 'word for the week' in their set, then vote for the funniest open mic-er of the night. Back to top

Some of the audience protocols are...
Be as supportive as possible; laugh and clap (doing stand-up comedy is as close to the fear of death as most people will ever get).

No heckling the new comics. Save it up for the professionals - the Headliner or the MC - they love it. However be warned - do it at your peril, they adore it when audiences take them on!

No mobile phones. It’s just rude when people are performing live - sometimes people forget that this isn’t TV. Keep loud  and animated conversation for the breaks, not during the show. If people have got something funny to say, we ask them register on the Enter Our Competition page and we’ll give them a spotlight, mic, stage  and five minutes all to themselves.

After the Open Mic section the MC will sign off for a 10-20 minute break. The show will then reopen with the headline act.

Be prepared to laugh like you’ve never laughed before. We know it’s a school night so we plan to have you on the way home by 10.30pm at the latest.

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4. Is there a bar at Comedy on the Rox?
When you arrive proceed up the stairs to the Roxbury Room, immediately to the left there is a bar which operates specifically for Comedy on the Rox audience members. There is a wide selection of beverages available and wine can also be purchased and opened from the Roxbury Hotel Bottle Shop.

5. Can people under 18 come to Comedy on the Rox?
Yes, under-18s can come into the Roxbury room, but they must stay in the immediate presence of a parent or legal guardian.

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Comedians FAQs

1. Who the hell are you people?

You can read more about Comedy on the Rox here.

2. Why perform at Comedy on the Rox?
We are committed to filling the room on the night of your performance and making your whole experience with us professional, efficient and friendly - leaving you with a yearning to return to perform many times at Comedy on the Rox.

3. When do I rock up? What if I'm running late?
Call time is 7.30pm for open micers and MCs, and 8.30pm for headliners. If you are going to be late, please phone the Roxbury Hotel on (02) 9692 0822 to let us know.

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4. Do you have all the crap I need?
Maybe not. If you have any special requirements (technical and or personal), please let us know well in advance to ensure that your performance is as relaxed and professional as possible.

5. When is the 2008 Quest for the Best Grand Final, and when do the Preliminary Finals start?

The Quest for the Best began running heats on Wednesday 26th March 2008, and will run for the next 27 weeks.

The Quarter Finals will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday 22nd October 2008
• Wednesday 29th October 2008
• Wednesday 5th November 2008
• Wednesday 12th November 2008
• Wednesday 19th November 2008

The Grand Final will be held on Wednesday 26th November 2008.

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6. How do I get on the Open Mic list?
Simple - click here

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