Have a laugh and help keep Corndale Hall alive this Saturday, November 2.

The annual Corndale Hall Comedy Night will see comedian Jonathan Atherton bring a bunch of comedians to the stage, including veteran comedian Garry Who – who used to be on Hey Hey, It’s Saturday.

Corndale Hall Committee secretary Richard Hurley said the money raised from the night goes toward the running of Corndale Hall.

“The hall was built in 1891 and the local community still owns it,” he said. 

“The hall committee are non-profit organisation and a registered charity and we need to raise at least $10,000 each year to keep the hall running. 

“Rates and insurance costs $8K each year and we also have to pay for electricity, water and public entity incorporation fees. 

“Once we raise $10K, we can think about getting a lick a paint of the building.”

Richard said the comedy night was one of many events run throughout the year, along with an astronomy night held in August and Lismore Theatre Company performances. 

“We’ve been running the comedy night for over 20 years - we predate Mandy Nolan,” he laughed.

“Mandy has performed at our comedy night and sometimes we have comedians perform who have graduated from her comedy course. 

“Jonathan Atherton will be the MC and he won’t have a lot to do if the other comedians are all hilarious.

“This event also helps develop new comedians in our region. 

“Greg Sullivan, one of the rising stars on the scene first performed at the hall when he was 17 and went on to drive time radio is Brisbane.”

Richard said people could invite their friends, book a table and even make this event your work Christmas party.

“You can bring your own drinks and birthday cake and there will be a supper at half time with lots of food,” he said.

“Around half time, there is an open microphone, with a golden drinking voucher ($50) for the winning joke from members of the audience. 

The cost is $30 per head and you can book, or just show up on the night.

To book a seat, phone Richard on 66882052, or Peter on 0414181538.