Hobart Festival of Comedy presents

Takashi Wakasugi—Japanese Aussie - Second Show

4:00pm, Sat 21 March, 2026

Altar Bar, TAS

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You can see Takashi twice!!

Now with a second show released due to popular demand!

Japan's Quickest Comedy Export Takashi Wakasugi is coming to Tasmania for the first time.

Stuck in a chasm between Japanese and Western culture, Takashi brings a fresh perspective on Aussie life.

His insights into everyday life are sure to have you both fascinated & roaring with laughter.

As seen on The Gala, Thank God You're Here, Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee and Taskmaster Australia.

WINNER Director's Choice Award, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023
Nominee Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024

★★★★ Exquisite stand-up — Chortle.co.uk

★★★★ Abundant pleasure... It's a genuine joy to be insulted by him — The Scotsman

★★★★ Funny, clever and insightful.— ArtsHub

Doors open 4pm Show starts 4:30pm

All times subject to change

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge and respect the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners of the skies, land, and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.

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ACCESSIBILITY
Level access is available from 112 Murray Street via the black and white laneway leading to the Garden. There is one accessible toilet. There is braille signage and tactile ground surface indicators throughout the venue. Please contact us via info@altarhobart.com.au prior to the show day or speak to staff at In The Hanging Garden for assistance.