Rhys & Joel's Family Christmas

Rhys & Joel's Family Christmas

  • 06 Dec 2025
  • 08:00pm - 09:30pm
  • $40.00 - $49.00
  • The Capitol
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Rhys & Joel's Family Christmas brings Joel Creasey and Rhys Nicholson back for a riotous festive variety show. Swapping carols for queens, sharp banter, music and surprise guests. Fresh from a hit tour and Binge special, expect big laughs and camp holiday cheer at the Capitol Theatre.

Ring in the season with Rhys & Joel's Family Christmas—a gloriously camp, high‑energy festive spectacular hosted by Joel Creasey (Ricki‑Lee, Tim and Joel; Eurovision; Netflix) and Rhys Nicholson (RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under; Conan; Taskmaster). Fresh from a smash‑hit tour and a Binge comedy special, the duo trade traditional carols for razor‑sharp stand‑up, irreverent stories, and deliciously cheeky gossip.

This variety‑style celebration assembles favourite comedians, musicians, and surprise guests, perhaps even a cheeky elf, for a night of quick‑fire wit, sparkling performances, and unabashed queer joy. Equal parts party and performance, it's the perfect antidote to earnest holiday fare: bold, brilliant, and joyously over‑the‑top. Whether you're gathering friends or flying solo, expect big laughs, big personality, and the most fabulously festive night out at Capitol Theatre.

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