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Look out Adelaide! Here she comes

Comedy on the Rox's Kathryn Bendall is off to Adelaide in March with her first one-woman show Kath On A Hot Tin Roof. Directed by leading improv comic Rebecca De Unamuno, Kath On A Hot Tin Roof is the hilarious, poignant and ironic story of a suburban mother of three. Over 58 long hot summers, Kathryn has leapt from one hot tin roof to another, delerious most of the time and hanging on as long as she can. A very late bloomer on the comedy circuit, Kathryn draws on her life experiences including her sponsorship by an “Underbelly” crime figure into local government; an executive management career in a national financial institution while secreting her fear of flying, crossing bridges, snakes, toads and driving; and managing volunteers at Sydney 2000 Olympics, APEC and World Youth Day.Kathryn will stage her preview show at the Roxbury on Saturday February 21 at 6pm.

jeff garcia.jpgHappy Feet at the Rox

American voice over artist Jeff Garcia (pictured) dropped into Comedy on the Rox on Wednesday and delighted the audience with an impromptu 30 minute set. Jeff is best known as the voice of Rinaldo the Penguin in the 2006 Oscar winning animation movie Happy Feet. He is currently in Sydney for the filming of the sequel.

Coming Up 

Wednesday Feb 10

Trevor Crook

MC Damien Houtepen

Support Mat Kenneally

Saturday Feb 13

Love 'n' Laughter singles comedy night

MC Jacques Barrett

Sam McCool, Linda Grasso and Toby Coleman

Wednesday Feb 17

Peter Meisel

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About Us

Comedy on the Rox was co-parented by Adrian Saunders and Kathryn Bendall. They both had a background in marketing, sales and event management. Motivated by the opportunity to make untold riches in comedy (as well as a little stage time), they decided to start their own weekly comedy room.

In 2008 Comedy on the Rox will be running for the third year - delighted that the 'Terrible Two's' are a thing of the past, and bringing a host of exciting new events to Sydney comedy, along with the 'old favourite: the $5000 Quest for the Best new comic competition. 


Kathryn Bendall

kathrynfrontpage.jpgKathryn Bendall is a woman who has spent her life staring down fears: a fear of marriage (she's had two), a fear of children (she's had three) and now a fear of being funny (she’s had four).

Kathryn started on the open mic circuit in February 2004. Her fear of being funny kicked off when she was selected as a finalist in 2Day FM's Search for a Comedy God. Kathryn’s funniness became deep-rooted as a recurring condition when she made it to the NSW state finals of Raw Comedy in the same year.

After her corporate career collapsed she naturally sought the financial rewards of stand up comedy – and she hasn't been disappointed. Today, Kathryn performs on the lucrative open mic circuit, and runs Comedy on the Rox, one of Sydney’s favourite comedy rooms and a breeding ground for new comics. 

In 2008, Kathryn performed at The Big Joke Comedy Festival in Bangalow, and also appeared in Meat - The Musical as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She’s over the moon - she hasn’t earned a penny!

 

 

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