Caught up in Hollywood hype
COMEDY’S on the menu at a new Geelong eatery, which has plans to bring regular funny gigs to town.
Infusion Cafe, which opened four months ago in South Geelong, will host its first Locally Grown Funnies event tonight.
While the show is a sellout, there are plans to make it a regular fixture — every second Thursday, starting November 16.
Cafe owner Luke Massey, 37, was inspired to reignite Geelong’s comedy scene after seeing his mate Tim Young’s success with Locally Grown Funnies in Ballarat.
The Wandana Heights dad, THERE’S nothing Geelong likes better than applause. And a story featuring a Hollywood heavyweight that’s been doing the rounds is sure to make you feel proud of this city. It goes like this: Two good samaritans help out a guy with car trouble — who just happens to be actor (right).
Sandler’s purported praise of the men, and our fine city, travels widely on social media — pushed along by fringedwelling local media types and even Corangamite MP
“Thanks Adam Sandler for the thumbs up, Geelong is a wonderful place to live,” Ms Henderson tweeted. “Next time, we’ll throw you a party!” who only took up comedy himself two months ago, is looking forward to discovering and encouraging new stand-up talent.
“I always loved comedy and wanted to do it but I was always too scared and never really had an avenue to take it up,” Mr Massey said. “It was really hard and scary the first time, but now I am really into it.
“Since we have announced one down here, I have been contacted by some other local guys wanting to give it ago, which is great.
“There is the odd night here and there, but there hasn’t been
The only problem? In the words of a US President, it was: Fake News. Sad!
When this column pointed out it was a hoax, Ms Henderson quickly deleted her tweet. There’s been no word on the party, but we can only assume the champagne is on ice. a regular (comedy) offering in Geelong for a long time.”
Entry to the events, which will be limited to 30 people, will be free.
Mr Massey hopes to capture an audience of younger comedy fans by holding the events on Geelong’s “uni night”.
Food and drinks will be available at the venue from 6pm, with shows commencing at 8pm. FOR MORE DETAILS ON SHOWS, OR TO REGISTER INTEREST TO PERFORM, VISIT FACEBOOK.COM/ LOCALLYGROWNFUNNIES/ OR FOLLOW INFUSION CAFE IT was a Geelong reunion when
and (above) descended on the Staples Center in LA to enjoy some NBA action on their respective holidays. POPULAR radio personality
and two girlfriends enjoyed a kid-free getaway at RACV Torquay last weekend.