About

Political Asylum is a topical, political standup show, featuring some of the best political comedians in Australia. It takes place on the second Sunday of every month at The Brunswick Green in Melbourne. There are also irregular special shows during festivals such as the Melbourne Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Political Asylum was founded by Mathew Kenneally and Courteney Hocking in mid 2009. The first ever show was at the Festival Club as part of the 2009 Melbourne Fringe Festival.

There is a core group of contributors who deliver brand new topical standup every month, alongside stellar guest standup spots delivered by some of Australia's funniest people. Guidelines for performers are simple - Political Asylum is the place for intelligent, topical, political humour.