Nonna and Yiayia Live on Stage
What do you get when you mix an Italian Nonna and a Greek Yiayia?
Seasoned comedians George Kapiniaris (Acropolis Now, Fat Pizza, Flying Doctors, Underbelly) and James Liotta (Fat Pizza, Thank God You’re Here, Utopia) unite to bring you a hilarious clash of cultures with their outrageous alter egos, Nonna Maria and Yiayia Eli, along with new characters and fresh stand-up comedy material that will have you questioning if “Una Faccia Una Razza” is really true!
A cultural comedy show packed with stand-up comedy, sketches, music and more!
George Kapiniaris and James Liotta bring over 50 years of combined comedy performances, having toured together in smash hit stage shows including Wild Wogs, The Usual Dagos, Crazy Rich Ethnics and Woggy Men In Black! They are regularly seen alongside their friends and colleagues Joe Avati and Tahir – icons of the ethnic comedy circles.
Audience reactions:
'Hands down the best comedy duo show I’ve seen in a very long time. From start to finish, the performance was brilliantly put together and absolutely hilarious. I was laughing the entire night! Seeing them at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe was truly a highlight of the season for me. A huge congratulations to James Liotta and George Kapiniaris for delivering such an incredible and genuinely funny show. I give it 5 stars. Please come back to Adelaide again soon – even if it’s not for the Fringe.' – Clara M. (Feb 2026)
'Loved the show! Great entertainment funny and amazing cultural experience Absolutely loved it!' – Michael B. (Feb 2026)
'High-energy cultural extravaganza that explores the similarities and clashes between Greek and Italian cultures.' ★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser
Suitable for audiences 13+
Language – mild language
What do you get when you mix an Italian Nonna and a Greek Yiayia?
Seasoned comedians George Kapiniaris (Acropolis Now, Fat Pizza, Flying Doctors, Underbelly) and James Liotta (Fat Pizza, Thank God You’re Here, Utopia) unite to bring you a hilarious clash of cultures with their outrageous alter egos, Nonna Maria and Yiayia Eli, along with new characters and fresh stand-up comedy material that will have you questioning if “Una Faccia Una Razza” is really true!
A cultural comedy show packed with stand-up comedy, sketches, music and more!
George Kapiniaris and James Liotta bring over 50 years of combined comedy performances, having toured together in smash hit stage shows including Wild Wogs, The Usual Dagos, Crazy Rich Ethnics and Woggy Men In Black! They are regularly seen alongside their friends and colleagues Joe Avati and Tahir – icons of the ethnic comedy circles.
Audience reactions:
'Hands down the best comedy duo show I’ve seen in a very long time. From start to finish, the performance was brilliantly put together and absolutely hilarious. I was laughing the entire night! Seeing them at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe was truly a highlight of the season for me. A huge congratulations to James Liotta and George Kapiniaris for delivering such an incredible and genuinely funny show. I give it 5 stars. Please come back to Adelaide again soon – even if it’s not for the Fringe.' – Clara M. (Feb 2026)
'Loved the show! Great entertainment funny and amazing cultural experience Absolutely loved it!' – Michael B. (Feb 2026)
'High-energy cultural extravaganza that explores the similarities and clashes between Greek and Italian cultures.' ★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser
Suitable for audiences 13+
Language – mild language