Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo – LIVE
COMEDY NIGHT AT MINGARA
Claire Hooper and Lizzy Hoo hosted by Julia Wilson Live at Mingara, Thursday 12 March
Bold, brilliant stand-up comedy from three powerhouse performers
Get ready for a high-energy night of stand-up comedy as three of Australia’s most fearless and funny performers take the stage for an unforgettable live comedy event. Featuring Claire Hooper, Lizzy Hoo, and hosted by the unstoppable Julia Wilson, this is a must-see show for fans of sharp wit, bold storytelling and laugh-out-loud moments.
Perfect for a night out with friends, a date night, or anyone who loves live comedy, this show delivers non-stop laughs from some of the best in the business.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS
ABOUT THE COMEDIANS
Claire Hooper
Currently weekly on TV with her own show – ‘House of Games’ and winner of the ‘Piece of Wood’, at the Melbourne Comedy Festival 2024, Claire Hooper had a busy first few years in comedy, as a Raw Comedy national finalist in 2004, a coveted spot on the Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Comedy Zone in 2005, and a Best Newcomer Nomination in 2006.
For four years, Claire shared a set with Paul McDermott and Mikey Robbins on the iconic comedy show ‘ Good News Week,’ as a team captain. Claire hosted 5 seasons of ‘The Great Australian Bake Off’ for Foxtel’s LifeStyle Channel alongside the seriously funny Mel Buttle, and has been seen on Channel Ten’s ‘ The Project’, ABC’s ‘The Weekly’, ‘Question Everything’ and ‘Spicks & Specks’, as well as SBS’s ‘Celebrity Letters & Numbers’ and Channel Ten’s ‘Would I Lie To You?’
Don’t miss you chance to see the hilariously funny Claire, right here at Mingara!
Lizzy Hoo
Lizzy Hoo – Host of the 2024 Melbourne comedy festival gala and hailing from Brisbane, Sydney based Lizzy Hoo is made from ‘local and imported ingredients’, A regular on the Australian comedy circuit, Lizzy made the NSW Raw State Finals in 2017 and a year later was invited to perform at ‘Just For Laughs Sydney’ at the Opera House, which was later aired on Foxtel’s ‘Comedy Central’.
In 2019, Lizzy performed her first solo show ‘Hoo am I? What’s my name?’ to sold out audiences at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Sydney Comedy Festival where she performed two encore show due to overwhelming demand.
Hosted by Julia Wilson
Described by many as the toughest woman in comedy, Julia Wilson doesn’t just take the stage — she owns it. A fearless storyteller with a blistering pace, Julia’s comedy is built on real-life adventures that include being bitten by a lion, stalked by a hippo, and surviving situations most people wouldn’t dare imagine.
Julia has headlined comedy events across Australia, Britain, South Africa, Germany, Croatia and Canada, earning a reputation for gutsy, unforgettable performances across stage, TV, radio and film.
“Wilson is as tough as a sack full of nails… a ride you won’t forget in a hurry.” — Drum Media
“Laughter rips through her audiences like wildfire.” — Comedy Live
“Brilliant.” — Three Weeks, Scotland
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
Where: Multi-Purpose Room
Doors Open: 7.30pm
Show Commences: 8.00pm