Monty Franklin — Is That Your Mate

Australian comedian Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a new show, "Is That Your Mate," following the success of his 2024 "Yeah Nah" tour. This tour hits over 70 cities across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia, marking his largest tour to date.

After sell-out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024 with the 'Yeah Nah' Tour, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with a brand new show, 'Is That Your Mate'. Coming to over 70 cities in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia in his biggest tour yet.

Monty Franklin is an Australian-born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles. He has toured over 40 states in the US, performing to over 1 million Americans. Monty also tours with Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and John Cleese.

Monty's online videos pointing out the 'perils' of being an Australian living in America have massed over 1 billion views.

Monty was on Episode #1794 of The Joe Rogan Experience and is currently appearing in 'Real Rob' on NETFLIX, seasons 1 & 2.

He has had roles on 'New Girl' - FOX, 'Becoming Bond' - Hulu.

Monty performs in Los Angeles as a regular at The Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory, and he was the first Australian to have their name added to the wall of The Comedy Store in Hollywood.

Monty is currently set to star in his first feature film, which he co-wrote with Rob Schneider and John Cleese, THE GREAT EMU WAR, filming in Australia in 2026. Also starring Schneider, Cleese, Rhys Darby and Jim Jefferies.

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