Headline Act: Stage of Origin

Headline Act: Stage of Origin

Would you love to see a scene titled “Knights consider line in the sand” or “Sharks aiming to continue history of sustained success”? HEADLINE ACT is a colourful and quick comedy showdown that collects real headlines and ignores all of the required reading. Headline after headline, crowds of all ages will enjoy belly laughs and absurdity over one crowd-pleasing hour delivered with all the excitement of a sports broadcast.

This special STAGE OF ORIGIN edition at ITS Comedy Festival pits the visiting Maroon Queenslanders against the hometown Blues. Watch your favourite short-form improvisers breathe life into real headlines read as-is, removing all context and un-propering nouns.

Previous showdowns have featured:

*”Magpies flying high in Harvey Norman.”
*”Cowboys Open Womens Trial.”
*”What Happened to The Pies in 2024?”
*”It’s hard to imagine punching-bag Giants sinking any lower.”

Best Comedy Nominee – as “SPORTSBALL”, Anywhere Festival Brisbane 2025
Hosted by Glenn Seaby and Liz Talbot
Featuring your favourite Brisbane and Sydney shortform comedy players.

Cast: Liz Talbot, Glenn Seaby, Chris Milne, Taylor Edwards, Chris Martin, Mark Grimes, plus YOUR Sydneyside players.