Multi award-winning comedian, actor & writer
On Screen
If you want to see Damian on screen, you can watch his acclaimed feature film ‘The Merger’ on Apple or Googleplay. You can also see Damian playing the lead guest role of Rosehaven [ABC iView – Season 5 – Episode 4] & his hilarious cameo on ‘Spreadsheet’ [Paramount +] Damian also plays the recurring role of Frank, the Floor Manager on Season 2 & 3 of ‘The Newsreader’ & Uncle Bob in ‘White Fever’ on [ABCTV] Playing the lead role of Major Meredith, Damian returns to the big screen in 2024 in ‘The Emu War’ (Hot Dad Productions)
Double Feature tour
After stealing hearts at the Festivals across Australia in 2023, Damian is taking his award show winning back on the road in late 2024. The show, based on his mum’s 1946 diary, won a Comedy Award at Perth Fringe, and is currently being adapted into a screenplay. Covering Victoria, NSW & the ACT, check out the gig guide to see where it’s playing, ‘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: Stranger Than Fiction | |||
| 28/07/25 | Damian Callinan Hosts ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ | Melbourne, VIC | Comedy Republic |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $25. Address: 231 Bourke St. Venue phone: 03 9654 6836. Guest storytellers, TBA Buy Tickets | |||
| Tour: Hall Stories | |||
| 02/08/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Cavendish, VIC | Cavendish Memorial Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $13-$50. Address: 32 Barker St. $5 from each sales goes to electrical equipment for the Cavendish Primary School. Buy Tickets | |||
| 06/08/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Casterton, VIC | Casterton Town Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $25-$35. Box office: 03 5522 2263. Address: 71 Henty St. Produced by Glenelg Shire Council as part of the Portland Arts Centre Program. Buy Tickets | |||
| 09/08/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Dunkeld, Vic | Sterling Place – Dunkeld Community Centre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $13-$45. Address: 14 Sterling Street. Produced by Hamilton Performing ing Arts Centre. Buy Tickets | |||
| Tour: Stranger Than Fiction | |||
| 25/08/25 | Damian Callinan Hosts ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ | Melbourne, VIC | Comedy Republic |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 231 Bourke St. Venue phone: 03 9654 6836. Buy Tickets | |||
| 22/09/25 | Damian Callinan Hosts ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ | Melbourne, VIC | Comedy Republic |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 231 Bourke St. Venue phone: 03 9654 6836. Buy Tickets | |||
| Tour: Hall Stories | |||
| 04/10/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Tetoora Road, Vic | Tetoora Road Community Centre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 2575 Korumburra-Warragul Rd. Details TBA | |||
| 11/10/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Cheshunt, VIC | Cheshunt Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25. Address: King Valley Rd, VIC , Australia. 6pm Sausage sizzle. 7pm show. Produced by Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. Buy Tickets | |||
| 13/10/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Eldorado, Vic | Eldorado Memorial Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25. Address: 94 Main St.. 6pm sausage sizzle. 7pm show. Produced by Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre Buy Tickets | |||
| 16/10/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Boorhaman, VIC | Boorhaman Recreation Reserve |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25. Address: Boorhaman Road, 3678. 6pm sausage sizzle. 7pm show. Produced by Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. Buy Tickets | |||
| 18/10/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Everton, Vic | Everton Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25. Address: 2161 Great Alpine Road. 6pm sausage sizzle. 7pm show. Produced by Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. Buy Tickets | |||
| Tour: Stranger Than Fiction | |||
| 27/10/25 | Damian Callinan Hosts ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ | Melbourne, VIC | Comedy Republic |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 231 Bourke St. Venue phone: 03 9654 6836. Buy Tickets | |||
| Tour: Hall Stories | |||
| 30/10/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Lilydale, VIC | Lilydale Atheneum Theatre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $23-$28. Box office: 1300 368 333. Address: 39/41 Castella St. Buy Tickets | |||
| 08/11/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Kongwak, Vic | Kongwak Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 1440 Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd. Produced by South Gippsland Shire Council. Ticket sales TBA. | |||
| 12/11/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Mount Eccles, Vic | Mount Eccles Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: Hall Rd.. Produced by South Gippsland Shire Council. Ticket sales TBA. | |||
| Tour: Town Criers Podcast Live | |||
| 19/11/25 | Town Criers Podcast Live – w/ Damian Callinan & Kirsten Diprose | Koroit, Vic | Koroit Theatre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 149 Commercial Road. Venue phone: 0355453178. Tickets not yet on sale. | |||
| Tour: Hall Stories | |||
| 22/11/25 | Damian Callinan in ‘Hall Stories’ | Moyston, 3377 | Moyston Memorial Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 12 Brooke Street. This Event is TBC | |||
| Tour: Stranger Than Fiction | |||
| 24/11/25 | Damian Callinan Hosts ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ | Melbourne, VIC | Comedy Republic |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 231 Bourke St. Venue phone: 03 9654 6836. Buy Tickets | |||
| 22/12/25 | Damian Callinan Hosts ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ | Melbourne, VIC | Comedy Republic |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: 231 Bourke St. Venue phone: 03 9654 6836. Buy Tickets | |||
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