A regular fixture on radio and telly, as well as the stage, Dave Thornton nevertheless can faff around like the best of us.
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2011 was a big first year for Checkpoint Charlie. The city's "premier above ground underground comedy room" played host to Greg Fleet, Jeff Green, Dave Thornton, Lawrence Mooney, Felicity Ward, Michael Chamberlin, Asher Treleaven and David Quirk among others, and has gained a solid reputation as a next generation comedy club.
"A lot of the younger, fresh-faced talent (Raw Comedy winners et al.) flock to our room and we get a lot of uni crowds that are keen for a cheap mid-week drink and a laugh," says room runner and comic Mike Nayna.
So get down every Wednesday for some cheap piss and piss-cheap entry, and put your continence to the ultimate test.
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Melbourne 3000
Transport
Nearby Stations: Melbourne Central
Telephone 03 9654 4411
Price $5.00
Date Wed 16 May
Alternative dates Wed 23 May, Wed 30 May
Open 8pm
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Watched Josh Earl AND Bart Freebairn sing, rant and laser their way to my heart here! Thankyou!
Posted on Mon 08 Aug 2011 17:13:38
Not sure where the hell this comedy night came from but have been every week since I found it! $5 drinks and brilliant comedians!! Always packed
Posted on Sun 24 Jul 2011 14:26:37