Sammy J
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Sammy J

HERO COMPLEX

Sammy J’s award-winning, mind-blowing tale returns with bonus content and fresh surprises!

30 years ago, Sammy J traded comics with his school gardener. 10 years ago, he wrote a show about it. How does an awkward nerd end up with a federal policeman searching his attic? Why does Sammy owe his marriage to the United Nations? And how did he insert himself into a Parliamentary maiden speech? 

Hero Complex is the five-star, must-see show of Sammy J’s career – a real-life, hilarious comic book adventure that proves sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. 

Directed by Chris McDonald

Hero Complex Awards
Best Comedy Winner – Melbourne Fringe 2016
Most Outstanding Comedy Nominee – Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2017
Best Comedy Nominee – Adelaide Fringe 2017

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Sammy J’s career has had more eras than Taylor Swift. Comedian, author, composer, and broadcaster, he’s one half of the man/puppet comedy duo Sammy J & Randy, had a sitcom on Netflix, created satirical sketches for ABC TV and hosted the ABC Radio breakfast show for five years. His recent live tours include Good Hustle, The Kangaroo Effect, and Symphony in J Minor which was recorded for a Paramount+ special, while his ‘1990s’ song has had over 30 million views online. In 2025, he received rave reviews for Fiasco: A Burke & Wills Musical, and was given the “Living Legend” award at the Melbourne Fringe Festival for his contribution to the arts community.

"Hero Complex is, quite simply, comic genius" ★★★★★
The Advertiser

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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Sat 16 May 2026
6:00pm
Sun 17 May 2026
5:00pm

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

TICKETS

ADMIT
$48.95*
SAT
Adult
$45.90*
SUN
Concession + Student
$42.80*
SUN
Group 6+
$42.80*
SUN
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes
There is a full lockout for this performance and latecomers will not be permitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for ages 12+

Contains adult themes

Contains coarse language

Children under the age of two are not permitted; all other ages must hold a valid ticket

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible
Presented by Laughing Stock Productions
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