Ballina RSL Entertainment News

The Ballina RSL launches it's new comedy room: The Big Gig, hosted by comedian extraordinaire, Mandy Nolan on Thursday April 26. This is the first of three free monthly events to introduce patrons to comedy and encourage them to become regular supporters. Every month features a comedian from the national or international circuit. Our first show features Steve Allison.

Steve Allison was born into show business, his parents (The Allison's) were Australia's top sight act for over thirty years. His dad always said as long as you live under this roof you will do things my way. So Steve had to come home from school every day drunk, and tell mum a joke. Steve? Allison knows how to make people laugh. And as soon as Steve picks up the microphone it's obvious. He commands attention, and laughter is the best way to get it. With a cool and casual approach hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed his clever style of comedy.

The confidence and experience earned from performing over a thousand live shows is clear. He is funny! With a natural sense of humour and quick wit, Steve's show is a well crafted mix of snappy one-liners, hilarious stories, funny home truth's and current topics. It's Aussie humour at it's best. Standout performances in comedy clubs has led to countless corporate gigs, International tours and television appearances, on- The Footy Show - The Comedy Channel's Headliners, Brownies Coast Watch -Brisbane Extra, FMVTV and Domino's home delivered comedy.

Steve Allison isn't a yobbo. He's a genuine larrikin, with an individual show of fun and laughter.

Supporting comedian is Brendan Lovechild - an up and coming talent who's energy and inspiration has infected people all over the country.

The Big Gig will be operating the last Thursday of every month and kicks off at 8.30pm. This is world class comedy. Don't miss out! First three shows are FREE!!!!