Before streaming, television and cinema. . . There was Vaudeville.
It was the original, prime-time entertainment of its day. A dazzling celebration of comedy, music, and variety. Now, that grand tradition is reborn as award-winning UK comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey returns to Australia with ‘Vaudevillean’.
Bill is a master of musical comedy and surreal wit. . . Blending virtuosic musicianship with a wonderfully offbeat sense of humour. With ‘Vaudevillean’, Bill will celebrate the spirit of classic variety performance – bringing audiences an evening of inventive comedy, dazzling music, and joyous escapism.
Audiences will recognise Bill from his appearances on the likes of ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, ‘QI’, ‘Black Books’ and ‘In The Long Run’. He’s appeared on TV, film, in music, writing, and live performance. Plus, his global touring career has taken him across the USA, Europe, Asia, and down under. . . In shows like ’Part Troll’, ‘Tinseltown’, ‘Qualmpeddler’, ‘Limboland’, and ‘Thoughtifier’.
Join Bill Bailey in a joyous homage to the golden age of variety entertainment – in a night offering the chance to experience a true master of modern variety.
Bill Bailey Australia 2026 Tour Dates
13 September – Albert Hall (Launceston)
14 September – Wrest Point Entertainment Centre (Hobart)
18 September – Brisbane Convention Centre
21 September – Empire Theatre (Toowoomba)
23 September – Star Theatre (Gold Coast)
24 September – Caloundra Events Centre
25 September – Newcastle Entertainment Centre
26 September – WIN Entertainment Centre (Wollongong)
28 September – State Theatre (Sydney)
1 October – Rooty Hill Coliseum Theatre
2 October – Royal Theatre (Canberra)
6 October – Thebarton Theatre (Adelaide)
10 October – Riverside Theatre (Perth)
13 October – Bunbury Entertainment Centre
16 October – Ulumbarra Theatre (Bendigo)
17 October – Costa Hall (Geelong)
20 October – Hamer Hall (Melbourne)
