# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Sets Sunday up as one of the best days in Sydney. Great pub food teamed with a sprinkling of beers and the absolute best in live comedyAbout this EventThe Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy30th August - Al Del Bene, David Smiedt, Davey Williams, Annabelle, FInbar Martinez-BennettAL Del Bene (USA) is an award-winning comedian originally from Boston who began performing stand-up at 18 before becoming a staple of the New York underground comedy scene. He later relocated to Los Angeles, where he became a regular at the world-famous Laugh Factory on Sunset Boulevard, before moving to Sydney and touring internationally.Winner – Comedian of the Year – L.A. Comedy AwardsHe has toured extensively with Dane Cook, performing to more than 100 sold-out stadiums and arenas, and has appeared at the Sydney Opera House alongside Bill Burr. He has also supported Jon Lovitz and Tim Allen on multiple shows.Del Bene has performed for troops in Kuwait and Iraq and has appeared on Comics Unleashed, Jon Lovitz Presents, and NESN Comedy All Stars.“Genius of Stand-Up” – The Manly DailyDavid Smiedt is an Australian comedian, author and writer known for his sharp wit, charm and crowd work. Described by Adam Hills as a “living breathing joke machine” and praised by Joan Rivers as “so very, very funny” (following his support on her Australian tour), he is a regular television personality and prolific writer with seven humorous books to his name. He has contributed to over 30 magazines including GQ (where he is grooming editor), Vogue, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Elle and Cleo, specialising in humour-driven takes on style, health, trends and celebrity culture.He has also been widely praised for his engaging live performances across comedy clubs, theatres and corporate events.“A comic whom your mother would love.” – Helen Razer, the Melbourne Age"Stylish and funny” – The Sunday“Refreshing, sincere and engaging.” – Rip It Up“Think Dorothy Parker meets Graham Kennedy.” – TalkFringe“Disarmingly charming” – The Adelaide Advertiser.“He captured the entire audience in the first five minutes of the show and had them eating out of his hands.” – Funny Tonne, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival“Make an appointment to meet David Smiedt. If the post-show buzz is anything to go by, a lot more people are going to want to meet him.” –The Pun.“Sharp dressed, sharp minded and very affable.” – DB Magazine“A name to remember.” – Comedy Beast magazine“So very, very funny” - Joan Rivers (US Comedy Legend, David supported on her Australian theatre tour)Davey Williams is an Australian stand-up comedian known for his long-running presence on the live circuit and his consistent appearances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where he has performed a new show almost every year since 1999.He has been featured in the MICF Montreal Showcase and the Australian MICF Roadshow, and has also performed solo shows at the Adelaide Fringe Festival to full houses and strong reviews. Alongside stand-up, he is a regular performer in improv and theatre sports, including Impro Sundae at Melbourne’s Comics Lounge. Williams is known for his high-energy, physical performance style, often compared to Jim Carrey for his expressive stage presence and crowd-pleasing delivery.“David Williams who has a Jim Carrey look and manner brings the house down” — USA Today“Williams is the best live standup working… accept no substitutes” — Rip It Up“The audience found every one of his jokes irresistible” — The Scotsman“Has to be seen to be believed.” — ★★★★ The AdvertiserAnnabelle Is a new comic in the Sydney comedy scene, they’re a RAW state finalist, have opened for Guneet Kaur at the 2026 Sydney comedy festival and has performed in both the Lithgow comedy festival and the Sydney fringe festival, specialising in raunchy anecdotal humour Annabelle is sure to leave you in stitches!Finbar Martinez-Bennett is a 27-year-old comedian from Brisbane. He's just come home after a 2-year stint in Vancouver Canada. He's been travelling and performing around the world, making new friends and a fool of himself.Finbar's been featured on Just for Laugh's Vancouver, Yuk Yuk's Surrey and Vancouver, Perth's Comedy Lounge, and has opened for viral sensation Rueben Solo. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e8c36730-9e48-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dc083828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e8d3bae0-9e48-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dc083828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e903cb90-9e48-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dc083828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e9122370-9e48-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dc083828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e9229e30-9e48-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dc083828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e9349f90-9e48-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w592-h740-dc083828-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glebe/the-friend-in-hand-high-five-comedy/100001987798490796 - **Event Categories**: comedy, art, festivals, entertainment, theatre, literary-art, contests, performances, workshops, fine-arts, storytelling - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Friend in Hand Hotel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.54, max: 20.77, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Glebe - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Friend in Hand Hotel - **lat**: -33.8813484 - **long**: 151.192662 - **full address**: Friend in Hand Hotel, 58 Cowper Street, Glebe, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5bd412a61bf60b3761cd6131d2c71b624cb7a86a5333863cc992903c07b643cd-rimg-w1200-h630-dc083828-gmir.jpg?v=1786323005 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy being held? - **A:** The Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Friend in Hand Hotel, 58 Cowper Street, Glebe, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy? - **A:** The Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy is organized by Comedy Collective. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Friend in Hand - High Five Comedy is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glebe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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