Carmelo Costa

Near the Knuckle

near the knuckle
idiom (informal)

close to the limits of what is socially acceptable or tolerable; risqué or sexually suggestive without being obscene.

A new hour of stand-up from some gay guy. Carmelo Costa returns with his third solo show after sold-out runs of Sloppy Toppy (2024) and Homecoming (2025). A regular on the Melbourne comedy circuit, Carmelo delivers quick wit, sharp observations and jokes that live right near the knuckle.

'Killer wit and laser insights.' ★★★★★ Theatre Matters

'Killer punchlines.' ★★★★ ArtsHub

'Filled with pithy wit, campy melodrama and electric raunch.' ★★★★ The Funny Tonne

'Risque, cheeky, and will leave you doubling over with laughter.' ★★★★ What Did She Think

• Stand-Up
• $24.00 - $29.00
• 9-18 April 2026
• 50 minutes
• Coopers Inn
• Strictly for 18+
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  Death and grief, Drug references, strong coarse language, Political, religious or racial themes, References/simulation of violence, References to self-harm/suicide, References to sexual assault/abuse