A Jerk In Progress
COMEDY
Comedy wunderkind David Rose is now a man, well, a young man, and undoubtedly one of Australia’s sharpest comics. He’s back with a brand-new hour of polished comedy. His ten years treading the boards have taught him that tricks are for kids and being a jerk is no longer cool. He’s a work in progress, clay worthy of molding – according to his patient girlfriend anyway. He’s also learned that social media clicks maketh the comic, with over 10 million views on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. He’s gone viral in every corner of the internet, from fans of Ben Shapiro to Bluey. The left, the right, the middle, they all love him. If only his father did, too.
He’s a jerk in progress; a funny man, more Sammy J than Steve Martin, and ready to bring the laughs with his new show A JERK IN PROGRESS to the Darwin Fringe. As heard on BBC Radio 4, ABC Radio National, The Debrief with Dave O’Neil, Breakfast with Sammy J and seen on Tonightly (ABC). David Rose has been relentlessly touring over the last 18 months, appearing everywhere from New Dehli to New York City.
About the artist
In just a short few years, David Rose has accumulated an impressive variety of skills. He’s worked as a writer, performer, live event producer, radio broadcaster, Tik Tok-er, and as the guy sneaking up behind you as you read this.
Based in Melbourne, he has toured his work across five countries in English and German (the language of comedy) and has opened for some of the nation’s top headliners, including Dilruk Jayasinha, Akmal Saleh, Dave O’Neil, and Fiona O’Loughlin.
His quick wit and neurotic humour has thrilled audiences across Australia, and has resulted in appearances at many of Australia’s best comedy clubs, such as the Comedy Store (SYD), The Comic’s Lounge (MEL), The Sit Down Comedy Club (BRIS) and Joker’s Comedy Club (TAS).
David’s work has also gained him a growing online following, with over 5 million views in 2022 alone. He has written and presented two feature-length documentaries for ABC Radio National, numerous segments for TV’s The Leak and Tonightly, and has performed at seven consecutive Melbourne International Comedy Festivals.
DATE & TIME
Saturday 20 | 8:00 PM – 8:50 PM
Sunday 21 | 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM
PRICE
General Admission $25
Concession $20
Group $20.80
LOCATION
Top Floor Comedy
PRACTICAL & CONTENT WARNINGS
- This event is for ages 16+
- Adult themes
- Strong language
- Suicide or self harm
- Mental illness
- Sexism
- Racism
- Homophobia
- Ageism
- Ableism
- Child abuse/paedophilia
- Drugs including alcohol
DURATION
50 minutes
ACCESSIBILITY
- Licensed Venue
- We accept various forms of contact (written, verbal etc) this includes for complaints and bookings.
- A quiet space is available at the facility for people who have challenges with communicating, learning, understanding and behaviour (for example people with Autism or brain injuries).
- Allergy free food/ beverages available upon request and staff behaviours modified to support notified allergies.
- Companion cards accepted: please bring a copy