Enmore Whipbird Wine Bar, Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
Location: Enmore Whipbird Wine Bar, Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
Dates: Every day, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday 14 May to Friday 15 May
Friday 15 May from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Adult: $34 – Book Tickets
Pyramids. Pharaohs. Spells. Sacrifice. Few ancient worlds capture the imagination quite like Ancient Egypt — a civilisation rich with mystery, mythology, and some deeply questionable burial practices.
Now, award-winning comedian and self-confessed amateur Egyptologist AJ Lamarque invites you on a wildly entertaining journey through 5,000 years of history in a crash course like no other.
Best known for appearances on Celebrity Letters & Numbers and ABC Radio Evenings, AJ blends sharp comedic storytelling with historical curiosity, unearthing the myths, legends, and downright bizarre realities of one of the world’s most fascinating civilisations.
After a string of sold-out seasons at the Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe, and Brisbane Comedy Festival, this acclaimed show returns as a fast-paced, adults-only mix of history lesson and stand-up comedy. Expect gods behaving badly, royal gossip, ancient scandals, and plenty of “wait… they actually did WHAT?” moments.
Equal parts educational and ridiculous, this is history stripped of dryness and rebuilt with jokes, personality, and a healthy dose of scepticism.
Critics have been quick to praise its unique blend of humour and insight:
★★★★★ — Sydney Arts Guide
★★★★½ — Theatre Thoughts
★★★★½ — The Barefoot Review
★★★★ — Time Out Sydney
★★★★ — Hugging Comedians
★★★★ — Lilithia Reviews
Smart, hilarious, and delightfully irreverent, this is your chance to experience Ancient Egypt as you’ve never seen it before — through the eyes of a comedian who refuses to take history too seriously.
Prepare for myths, mayhem, and a whole lot of mummies.
