Last laughs have been called for one an inner-west comedy night.
Since mid-2022, Foots-Loose Comedy has been providing laughs and a platform for young comedians each Thursday night at the Footscray Hotel.
But those laughs will soon fall silent, with Foots-Loose organiser and comedian Trent Mahon recently announcing that the show on Thursday 18 December will be the last.
Unsurprisingly, Mahon is planning to go out with a bang.
We’ve got the biggest and best line-up we’ve ever had for the last one,” Mahon said.
“We’ve got ten acts all-together. We’ve got Greg Fleet, Hung Le, Nicky Barry, Matt O’Neill and David Rose.”
The Footscray Hotel will no doubt be packed for the last Foots-Loose night, but those who can’t make it have the option of attending the second last show on Thursday 11 December instead.
“This coming Thursday is our last open-mic,” Mahon said, adding that providing a platform for comedians to learn and develop their craft was part of Foots-Loose he was most proud of.
“I’ve seen a lot of growth from a lot of comedians that have come through.
“Some that have gone on to do their own solo shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and other festivals.”
Mahon said Foots-Loose had helped grow the local comedy scene, particularly through encouraging unfiltered content.
“I’ve always prided the room on being a politically incorrect safe space and I’ve got a lot of comedians who appreciate the space to say whatever they want.”
The last Foots-Loose Comedy starts at 8pm on 18 December.
Entry is free.
