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  • 2026
  • Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why
Carl Barron
  • Comedy

carlbarron26 Carl Barron Alist.com.au Comedy Carl Barron Just Wondering Why

28 Feb - 15 Mar 2026
Lyric Theatre
  • Due to overwhelming demand, new performances have been added between 13 to 15 March 2026 ! 

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$79 - $99 *
* A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.
1 hour 25 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Overview

The brand-new show from Australia’s most popular live comedian!

One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. He thought about it, considered it, and then realised he was doing it again. What people called thinking though, Carl called wondering, something you are never accused of doing too much of.  If you’re up for a night of wondering about the sound of a pin dropping, crumbs on your face, or the similarities between dirt and sugar then come along and hear Carl wonder out loud about the small things of life, which may happen to be the big things of life.

It’s worth thinking* about.
*Wondering.

Important Information

Age Recommendation

Recommended for 18 years and older.
Not suitable for under 15 years.

Please Note

No babes in arms permitted.

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