Cup & Cook Comedy – Thursday 4th Aug 22

Garry is one of the pioneers of the infamous Sydney Comedy Store which was originally situated in Margaret Lane, Wynyard near Circular Quay and known as the Margaret Lane Comedy Store.

Along with fellow performers Austen Tayshus, Vince Sorrenti, George Smilovich and Calvin De Grey made the Comedy Store a household name.

With a career that has spanned three decades, Garry has worked in all facets of show business, Television, Radio, Movies, Voice-over and is one of the most sort after corporate comedians both nationally and internationally.

“HOUSOS and FAT PIZZA” have been massive shows to feature Garry Who, it’s quite obvious that he still has a few decades to fill.

Andrew Barnett – MC

Andrew Barnett is best known as Barney to the audiences of Fox Sports, where is a resident funny man on Sunday Night with Matty Johns and The Back Page.

Along with James “The Professor Rochford”, Andrew cohosted The Night Watchmen (Fox Cricket), The Professor’s Late Hit (Fox League) and Narrow World of Sports (Fox League and Fox Footy). He wrote and performed on The Professor’s Farewell Tour and The Professor’s Second Year Syndrome.

Andrew has been performing as a stand up since 2010 when he was a NSW Finalist in Raw Comedy. Since then he has performed sold out shows at Comedy Clubs and Festivals across Australia and New Zealand. Andrew is a crowd favourite, whose relaxed style belies a razor sharp wit.

In 2013 Andrew was invited by Australian Rock icons the Hoodoo Gurus to host the Comedy Stage at the Sydney leg of their invitational music festival ‘Rip it Up’.

Andrew’s 2015 Sydney Fringe Festival Showcase described by The Daily Telegraph as a “knockout show”. Due to popular demand, Andrew’s 2015 Fringe Festival season was extended.

In 2015 Andrew won the comedy prize in the ANZ Blue Rooms Competition as part of the Sydney Morning Herald’s prestigious Spectrum Now Festival.

In 2016 Andrew was selected to be part of the FRESH program at the Sydney Comedy Festival, which highlights the best emerging comedians in the festival.

Andrew has a relaxed, affable style which belies a razor sharp wit. His comedy is filled with insightful observations and witty anecdotes. Andrew is sure to be a crowd favourite wherever he performs.

“Quick witted, sharp-tongued…” The Daily Telegraph

“Warm, personable and hilarious” – Akmal Saleh