Before streaming. Before television. Before cinema. Before even radio… there was Vaudeville.
The original prime-time entertainment of its day — a dazzling celebration of comedy, music, and extraordinary variety — Vaudeville brought together tales of showbiz, city life, and the strange and unusual, all with one purpose: to amuse and amaze.
Now, that grand tradition is reborn.
Following his hugely successful, sold-out 2023 tour, award-winning UK comedian, musician, and actor Bill Bailey returns to Australia this September/October with his brand-new show, Vaudevillean.
A master of musical comedy and surreal wit, Bailey blends virtuosic musicianship with a wonderfully offbeat sense of humour. In Vaudevillean, he celebrates the spirit of classic variety performance — bringing audiences an evening of inventive comedy, dazzling music, and joyous escapism.
Best known for his iconic appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI, Black Books, and In the Long Run (created by Idris Elba), Bailey’s creative reach spans television, film, music, writing, and live performance. His credits include voicing the animated feature Dragonkeeper, authoring the best-selling Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to Happiness, and winning the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
His global touring career has taken him across the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand with acclaimed shows including Part Troll, Tinselworm, Qualmpeddler, Limboland, and Thoughtifier.
From concert halls to countryside rambles, Bailey brings charm, intelligence, and musical brilliance to every stage he steps on.
Don’t miss your chance to experience a true master of modern variety. A joyous homage to the golden age of variety entertainment, Vaudevillean is a celebration of comedy, music, and the art of performance — reimagined for today.
An entertainer, a performer, a modern Vaudevillean
LAUNCESTON – Albert Hall
Sunday 13 September
HOBART – Wrest Point Entertainment Centre
Monday 14 September
BRISBANE – Convention Centre
Friday 18 September
TOOWOOMBA – Empire Theatre
Monday 21 September
GOLD COAST – The Star Theatre
Wednesday 23 September
CALOUNDRA – Events Centre
Thursday 24 September
NEWCASTLE – Entertainment Centre
Friday 25 September
WOLLONGONG – WIN Entertainment Centre
Saturday 26 September
SYDNEY – State Theatre
Monday 28 September
ROOTY HILL – Coliseum Theatre
Thursday 1 October
CANBERRA – Royal Theatre
Friday 2 October
ADELAIDE – Thebarton Theatre
Tuesday 6 October
PERTH – Riverside Theatre
Saturday 10 October
BUNBURY – Entertainment Centre
Tuesday 13 October
BENDIGO – Ulumbarra Theatre
Friday 16 October
GEELONG – Costa Hall
Saturday 17 October
MELBOURNE – Hamer Hall
Tuesday 20 October
Tickets on sale Monday April 13, 12:00pm (local time)
Book at bohmpresents.com
