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Casey Filips

What a Character

  • Australia

"What a character" – Ancient Australian proverb. 
Idiom, used to describe either the best or worst person you know.
Example: "Wow, that Casey Filips… what a character".

After winning a Best in Comedy Weekly Award at last year's Adelaide Fringe, before going on to be named in the Top 10 Best Reviewed Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026 (British Comedy Guide) and getting an Off West-End transfer to Soho Theatre, London, Casey Filips returns to Melbourne with his critically-acclaimed character comedy hour. 

'Casey Filips is proving to be one of the hottest new comedians stunning the nation.' ★★★★★ Lilithia Reviews

'One of the funniest independent comedy shows of this year's festival.' ★★★★★ 27 Magazine

'This show is genius as it is absolutely hilarious.' ★★★★★ EdFringe Review

'It’s definitely the most laughs I’ve had at Fringe.' ★★★★★ Scottish Field

'I was blown away... a hidden gem that everyone needs to see!' ★★★★★ One4Review 

'Simply hysterical.' ★★★★★ The Real Chrisparkle

'Delves deep into the minutiae of characters to stunning effect.' ★★★★★ Theatre Matters 

Please note, the following performances will be filmed: Thu 08 Apr, Fri 09 Apr, Sat 10 Apr, Thu 15 Apr, Fri 16 Apr, Sat 17 Apr

Suitable for audiences 16+

Audience participation

Drug references

Haze

Language – occasional coarse language

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"What a character" – Ancient Australian proverb. 
Idiom, used to describe either the best or worst person you know.
Example: "Wow, that Casey Filips… what a character".

After winning a Best in Comedy Weekly Award at last year's Adelaide Fringe, before going on to be named in the Top 10 Best Reviewed Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026 (British Comedy Guide) and getting an Off West-End transfer to Soho Theatre, London, Casey Filips returns to Melbourne with his critically-acclaimed character comedy hour. 

'Casey Filips is proving to be one of the hottest new comedians stunning the nation.' ★★★★★ Lilithia Reviews

'One of the funniest independent comedy shows of this year's festival.' ★★★★★ 27 Magazine

'This show is genius as it is absolutely hilarious.' ★★★★★ EdFringe Review

'It’s definitely the most laughs I’ve had at Fringe.' ★★★★★ Scottish Field

'I was blown away... a hidden gem that everyone needs to see!' ★★★★★ One4Review 

'Simply hysterical.' ★★★★★ The Real Chrisparkle

'Delves deep into the minutiae of characters to stunning effect.' ★★★★★ Theatre Matters 

Please note, the following performances will be filmed: Thu 08 Apr, Fri 09 Apr, Sat 10 Apr, Thu 15 Apr, Fri 16 Apr, Sat 17 Apr

Suitable for audiences 16+

Audience participation

Drug references

Haze

Language – occasional coarse language

Back to Listings
Melbourne International Comedy Festival acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' spirit, imagination and rich history of storytelling and humour that is an inspiration to all Australians.

We accept the invitation to walk together with First Nations people towards a more positive future for Australia, as described in the Uluru Statement From The Heart.