Shayne Hunter

True Crime Comedy Walking Tour: Comedian Guide to Melbourne's Dark Past Best Of

This is a best-of edition combining material from two previous hit tours – a concept created solely by Shayne Hunter, the only genuine professional stand-up comedian on the national club circuit to originate this style of comedic true-crime walking tour. Since pioneering it, Shayne has sparked a swarm of imitators trying to cash in… but they can steal his horse – can they ride it?

Join Shayne for a fast, funny, sharp-witted journey into Australia’s darker stories, with a special focus on the wild, chaotic origins of Melbourne. Blending gripping historical storytelling with high-impact stand-up, Shayne dives into robberies, psychological breakdowns, revenge-driven behaviours and the grim, bizarre human impulses that shaped the city.

With over a decade of touring across Australia and Asia, Shayne turns bleak history and twisted psychology into big laughs without sacrificing accuracy. Part comedy show, part historical deep-dive, this is your chance to experience the original mind behind the genre –  serving up the best, strangest, most confronting tales others are too afraid (or too unfunny) to tell.

• Stand-Up
• $35.00
• 10-19 April 2026
• 85 minutes
• Meeting Point: Cnr of La Trobe & Russell Sts
• Suggested for 15+
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  Death and grief, Drug references, Horror, Language – occasional coarse language, Political, religious or racial themes, References to or simulation of violence, References to self-harm and suicide, References to substance abuse