Carmelo Costa

Near the Knuckle

Australia

near the knuckle
idiom (informal)

close to the limits of what is socially acceptable or tolerable; risqué or sexually suggestive without being obscene.

A new hour of stand-up from some gay guy. Carmelo Costa returns with his third solo show after sold-out runs of Sloppy Toppy (2024) and Homecoming (2025). A regular on the Melbourne comedy circuit, Carmelo delivers quick wit, sharp observations and jokes that live right near the knuckle.

'Killer wit and laser insights.' ★★★★★ Theatre Matters

'Killer punchlines.' ★★★★ ArtsHub

'Filled with pithy wit, campy melodrama and electric raunch.' ★★★★ The Funny Tonne

'Risque, cheeky, and will leave you doubling over with laughter.' ★★★★ What Did She Think

Strictly for audiences 18+

Audience participation

Death and grief

Drug references

Language – strong coarse language

Political, religious or racial themes

References to or simulation of violence

References to self-harm and suicide

References to sexual assault or abuse

References to substance abuse

Strong sexual references

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Show Details

Ticket Prices

$24 - $29

Time

9.50pm| 7.40pm

Thu 9 Apr - Sat 11 Apr: 9.50pm;
Mon 13 Apr: 7.40pm;
Thu 16 Apr - Sat 18 Apr: 9.50pm
Coopers Inn 2 - Bluestone Room, 282 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Sun 12 Apr: 7.40pm;
Sun 19 Apr: 7.40pm
Coopers Inn 3 - 242 Exhibition, 282 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

Venues

Coopers Inn 2 - Bluestone Room Coopers Inn 3 - 242 Exhibition

Coopers Inn 2 - Bluestone Room @ 282 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

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Licensed Venue

Licensed venue: under 18s permitted with parent or guardian

Coopers Inn 3 - 242 Exhibition @ 282 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

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Licensed Venue

Licensed venue: under 18s permitted with parent or guardian

Venue Accessibility

Coopers Inn 2 - Bluestone Room

The main entrance has one step heading into the bar area. There is a side entrance with level access off Little Lonsdale St. There are 30 steps once inside the venue to access the performance space.

There is unfixed level seating during the show.

There is an accessible parking space on Exhibition Street, in between Lonsdale Street and Little Lonsdale Street.

Coopers Inn 3 - 242 Exhibition

The main entrance has one step heading into the bar area. There is a side entrance with level access off Little Lonsdale St.

There is unfixed level seating during the show.

There is an accessible parking space on Exhibition Street, in between Lonsdale Street and Little Lonsdale Street.

Duration

50 minutes

Strictly for audiences 18+

Audience participation

Death and grief

Drug references

Language – strong coarse language

Political, religious or racial themes

References to or simulation of violence

References to self-harm and suicide

References to sexual assault or abuse

References to substance abuse

Strong sexual references

Venues may have licensing restrictions. Please check the venue information above.

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near the knuckle
idiom (informal)

close to the limits of what is socially acceptable or tolerable; risqué or sexually suggestive without being obscene.

Strictly for audiences 18+

Audience participation

Death and grief

Drug references

Language – strong coarse language

Political, religious or racial themes

References to or simulation of violence

References to self-harm and suicide

References to sexual assault or abuse

References to substance abuse

Strong sexual references

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Carmelo Costa

Near the Knuckle

Strictly for audiences 18+

Strictly for audiences 18+

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