His comedy career might’ve taken him from Scotland, to Singapore and from Hong Kong to Hobart, but next week Chris Franklin will be performing in Newport for the first time.
Described as a true icon of Australian comedy, Franklin will bring his laid back ocker persona, complete with flanny and thongs, from his home in Tasmania to the inner-west on Friday, June 6 for a performance at the Newport Comedy Room.
During his illustrious career, Franklin as performed with Australian stand-up luminaries such as Jimeoin, Dave Hughes and Carl Barron and shared stages with Santana and Elvis Costello.
He’s also been on five ‘Tours of Duty’ to entertain Australian troops in places like Afghanistan and East Timor.
It’s the comedy fans of Hobsons Bay and the western suburbs he’ll be entertaining next week though as part of a trip that also involves a show in Barwon Heads the night before.
Supporting Franklin will be Luke Benson, described as a sharp, shrewd, take no prisoners comedian.
Also on the bill is the ever reliable, ever fresh, evergreen Evan Hocking and the man regarded as the comedian’s comedian, Billy Stiles.
The show runs from 8pm to 10pm at the Newport Comedy Room at the Newport Bowls Club and is presented by Stellavision.
Tickets are on sale now and bookings can be made at: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1373379
For more information on other shows coming up at the Newport Comedy Club, visit: stellavision23.com.au/
