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: Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth | |||
| 13/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Findon, SA | Shapeshifter Brewing Company |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $15-$28. Address: 2/54 Crittenden Avenue. Venue phone: (08) 7444 5475. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! Buy Tickets | |||
| 14/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Lobethal, SA | Lobethal Bierhaus |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $15-$28. Address: 34 Main St. Venue phone: (08) 8389 5570. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! Buy Tickets | |||
| 15/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Lameroo, SA | Lameroo Memorial Hall |
| Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15-$25. Address: 63 Railway Terrace. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! Doors & bar from 7pm. Buy Tickets | |||
| 16/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Casterton, VIC | Casterton Town Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Box office: 03 5522 2263. Address: 71 Henty St. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! (Dinner & Show) Buy Tickets | |||
| 17/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Heywood, VIC | Heywood Community Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Box office: 03 5522 2263. Address: Edgar St. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! (Dinner & Show) Buy Tickets | |||
| 18/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Woodhouse, Vic | Woodhouse-Nareeb Memorial Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $45. Address: 2073 Bundoran Ln. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! (Drinks @ bar prices. BYO Snacks) Buy Tickets | |||
| 19/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Balmoral, VIC | Balmoral Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $25. Box office: 03 5522 2263. Address: Glendinning St. BOOKINGS – Balmoral Post Office or at the Door … The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! (Dinner & Show) Buy Tickets | |||
| 20/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Warrnambool, VIC | Lighthouse Theatre, Warrnambool |
| Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $25. Box office: (03) 5559 4999. Address: 185 Timor St. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! Buy Tickets | |||
| 21/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Apollo Bay, Vic | Apollo Bay Community Hall |
| Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $25. Address: 4 Whelan St. As a fundraiser for Apollo Bay Rural Australians for Refugees, The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are stopping off in ‘The Bay’ as Kel’s ’96 Commodore follows the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! – Doors at 6.30pm Buy Tickets | |||
| 22/12/23 | Damian Callinan, Rusty Berther & Kel Balnaves in ‘Comedy Gold, Frankincense & Mirth’ | Yarraville, VIC | Kindred Band Room |
| Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15-$28. Address: 3 Harris St. Venue phone: (03) 9689 9859. The 3 Kings of comedy, Damo, Kel & Rusty, are loading up Kel’s ’96 Commodore to follow the Christmas star from Adelaide to Melbourne. 10 shows in 10 days. All killer, no stocking filler! Buy Tickets | |||
| Tour: The Wine Bluffs | |||
| 16/02/24 | The Wine Bluffs (Damian Callinan & Paul Calleja) | Coonawarra, SA | Di Giorgio Family Wines |
| Time: 7:30pm. Address: Riddoch Hwy. Buy Tickets | |||
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