Comedy

Pax Assadi - Off The Top

Watch as an hour of unexpected humor takes shape before your own eyes, fueled by pure instinct and whatever beautiful chaos unfolds.

$23 - $28 (plus service fees)
60 minutes
22 - 23 May 2025

There comes a time in every comedian's life when they must do the CROWD WORK HOUR, the hour of comedy completely improvised on the spot. For award-winning comedian Pax Assadi, that time is now. With zero preparation and no safety net, each show brings its own unique energy that exists only on that night, never to be repeated again. Watch as an hour of unexpected humor takes shape before your own eyes, fueled by pure instinct and whatever beautiful chaos unfolds.

Presented by:
Comedy Festival 2025

Creative Team:
Pax Assadi

Audience Warnings:
May contain colourful language and adult themes, recommended for ages 13+

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