Multi award-winning comedian, actor & writer
On Screen
If you want to see Damian poncing about on screen, you can stream his acclaimed feature film ‘The Merger’ on Netflix. While you’re there you also catch him in ‘Backyard Ashes’. You can also see Damian playing the lead guest role of Rosehaven [ABC iView – Season 5 – Episode 4] & his hilarious cameo on ‘Spreadsheet’ [Paramount +] Later in 2023, Damian will be playing a recurring role on Season 2 of ‘The Newsreader’ [ABCTV]
Double Feature tour
The show that stole hearts at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival is on the road n 2023. The show, based on his mums 1946 diary, has already completed stints at Adelaide Fringe, MICF & Perth Fringeworld where it took out a Weekly Comedy Award. In May’June show heads to Northern NSW, Brisbane & Darwin ahead of a Regional Arts Victoria tour later in the year. More dates are TBC. ‘Sublime, heart-warming, hilarious – an absolute triumph.” Sammy J [comedian, ABC broadcaster & presenter]. Listen to Damian discuss the show with Richard Fidler on ABC Conversations
Weird School
Damian’s first junior fiction book, Weird School [Penguin Random], has just been shortlisted for the prestigious Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People. Created by the State Library of NSW, the award winners will be announced on May 11th of 702ABC Sydney. Weird School is a book of short stories based in Wally Park Primary School, the weirdest school in Australia. A former teacher himself, Damian knows schools inside out. He’ll even come out to your school and do a fun, interactive workshop. Send an to Lamont Books.
Gig guide
| Date | Show | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour: Double Feature 2024 Tour | |||
| 03/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Savernake, NSW | Savernake School of the Arts |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $35. Address: Riverina Hwy. Doors at 7pm for Drink & Nibbles. Supper to follow the show. Buy Tickets | |||
| 04/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Ganmain, NSW | Ganmain Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $33.08. Address: 101-91 Ford St. Doors at 7pm. Presented by East Riverina Arts Buy Tickets | |||
| 05/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Cowra, NSW | Cowra Civic Theatre |
| Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $26-$31. Address: 104 Darling St. Venue phone: (02) 6340 2130. Buy Tickets | |||
| 06/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | West Wyalong, NSW | The Tivoli (Cinema & Theatre) |
| Time: 2:00pm. Admission: $35. Address: 16-18 Court St. Presented by The Tivoli in association with East Riverina Arts. Buy Tickets | |||
| 08/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Canberra, ACT | Fun Time Pony |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $20-$30. Address: 2/122 Alinga St. With supports Tania Lossano & Tom Gibson. Presented by Comedy ACT. Buy Tickets | |||
| 10/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Melbourne, VIC | Comedy Republic |
| Time: 6:15pm. Admission: $20-$35. Address: 231 Bourke St. Venue phone: 03 9654 6836. Buy Tickets | |||
| 19/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Bendigo, VIC | The Engine Room @ The Capital Theatre |
| Time: 4:00pm. Admission: $26-$29. Address: 54 View St. Part of the Bendigo Comedy Festival Buy Tickets | |||
| 20/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Mansfield, VIC | Mansfield Performing Arts Centre |
| Time: 4:00pm. Admission: $35. Address: View St. Part of the Mansfield Armchair Cinema Star Festival Buy Tickets | |||
| 23/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Apollo Bay, Vic | Apollo Bay Mechanics Institute Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $27-$37. Address: 21 Great Ocean Rd. A fundraiser for Apollo Bay Rural Australians for Refugees. Buy Tickets | |||
| 24/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Terang, VIC | Commercial Hotel |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $20-$30. Address: 73 High St. Buy Tickets | |||
| 25/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Port Fairy, VIC | Victoria Hotel (Drill Hall) |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $27-$37. Address: 42 Bank Street. Venue phone: (03) 5568 2891. Proceeds go to supporting local refugees. Buy Tickets | |||
| 26/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Dunkeld, Vic | Sterling Place – Dunkeld Community Centre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $40. Address: 14 Sterling Street. Buy Tickets | |||
| 27/10/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Apsley, Vic | Apsley Hall |
| Time: 4:30pm. Address: 62 Wallace Street. Tickets on sale form September 9th. Also available from the Apsley Post Office & Apsley Corner Store. Buy Tickets | |||
| 03/11/24 | Damian Callinan in ‘Double Feature’ | Geelong, Vic | Beevs Bar |
| Time: 2:30pm. Admission: $30. Address: 77-79 Little Malop St. Part of the Geelong Comedy Festival Buy Tickets | |||
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