Tom Ballard – Since 1989

Overview

For someone born in 1989 Tom Ballard has done pretty well for himself so far. He's been the youngest ever recipient of the best newcomer award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. He's toured the world doing comedy. And you might recognise his name from the Triple J Breakfast duo, Tom and Alex.

So for someone who has only been around since 1989, what does he have to riff on? Plenty it seems, as his shows have continued to draw in large crowds and big laughs since he started. Another Australian law school student/lawyer turned comedian, it seems there is plenty to joke about among the torts and precedents of Australian law.

You might not think there's a lot to say if you've only been around for 21 years but think of all those hilarious stories of hijinks as you started uni, and entertained audiences in Edinburgh and Montreal, and when you co-hosted a national breakfast radio program? Or maybe that's just Tom. In an intimate audience in Downstairs Belvoir, this is the opportunity to get up close and personal with Australia's favourite young comedian.