Anthony Locascio
Pappou
Anthony Locascio’s Pappou (grandfather) immigrated to Australia from Greece in the 1950’s, ferried over to become the top goalkeeper in Australian soccer.
This dream came to an abrupt end when Pappou’s fist had a chance encounter with a referree’s head.
Being a man was different back then.
In 2024, his grandson’s dream of being a stand-up comedian hangs in the balance, as he contends with the challenges of a modern man; staying off the vapes, raising kittens, and defeating the corruption of world football from the safety of a podcast microphone.
Australia’s king of post-ethnic comedy returns with a show juxtaposing these two men, to determine whether Anthony is carrying on Pappou’s legacy by chasing his dream, or if he just should’ve become a doctor like his grandfather always wanted.
★★★★ “A great storyteller, who really paints a picture to get the audience enthralled.” – Upside Adelaide
PLEASE NOTE
There is a full lockout for this performance and latecomers will not be permitted.
Infants under the age of 2 not permitted.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Anthony Locascio is one of Australia’s comedy rising stars. Starting his career in 2017, he was a two-time NSW Raw Comedy State Finalist, and has performed with some of the best comedians Australia has to offer.
Blending sharp joke writing with musings on his ethnic background, Anthony is best known for his unique storytelling. He completed back-to-back national tours in 2022 and 2023 with the highly successful ‘Don’t Call Me A Wog!’ and ‘Heart Of Darkness’. These took him to the Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, then Perth, Newcastle, Wollongong and Sydney Comedy Festivals, as well as independent shows in Brisbane and Canberra.
He was handpicked for the Perth and Sydney Comedy Festival Galas in 2021 & 2022.
Anthony can be found headlining and MC-ing all of Sydney’s best shows and hosts the HackPack and the Mr. Sitter podcasts.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suitable for ages 15+
Contains adult themes
Contains coarse language