Comedy Gin Tasting
UK comedian Mark Butler takes you on a joke-filled journey through the joys of gin.
Learn about gin's glorious history from bathtub to bar and sample five premium gins.
It's a gin tasting with comedy. It's a comedy show with gin.
This unique event is boozy, hilarious and surprisingly educational – perfect for people who like to mix alcohol with comedy.
Sold out at last year's Festival.
'Like a well-crafted gin, this show was perfectly balanced, wonderfully served, and it packed a good punch. Intelligent comedy mixed with quality gins. 5 stars.' Melbourne Fringe
Note that for the opening weekend of the Festival, Mark will be performing special preview shows at four different gin distilleries around Melbourne.
*Wed 25 March, Puss & Mew Distillery, Nunawading
*Thu 26 March, Here's Looking at You Kid Distillery, Nth Melbourne
*Fri 27 March, Brogan's Way Distillery, Richmond
*Sat 28 March, Little Lon Distillery, CBD
After these previews, the regular show will take place at Askal Bar, CBD (30 March – 17 April).
Strictly for audiences 18+
Language – occasional coarse language
Low Visual
UK comedian Mark Butler takes you on a joke-filled journey through the joys of gin.
Learn about gin's glorious history from bathtub to bar and sample five premium gins.
It's a gin tasting with comedy. It's a comedy show with gin.
This unique event is boozy, hilarious and surprisingly educational – perfect for people who like to mix alcohol with comedy.
Sold out at last year's Festival.
'Like a well-crafted gin, this show was perfectly balanced, wonderfully served, and it packed a good punch. Intelligent comedy mixed with quality gins. 5 stars.' Melbourne Fringe
Note that for the opening weekend of the Festival, Mark will be performing special preview shows at four different gin distilleries around Melbourne.
*Wed 25 March, Puss & Mew Distillery, Nunawading
*Thu 26 March, Here's Looking at You Kid Distillery, Nth Melbourne
*Fri 27 March, Brogan's Way Distillery, Richmond
*Sat 28 March, Little Lon Distillery, CBD
After these previews, the regular show will take place at Askal Bar, CBD (30 March – 17 April).
Strictly for audiences 18+
Language – occasional coarse language
Low Visual
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