A host of big-name international comedians, joined by some local funnypeople, have been unveiled on the first round lineup for Just For Laughs Sydney 2015.

International man of mystery and hilarity Russell Brand leads the program this year with his already announced date at the Sydney Opera House on Friday October 23, and a new show added at Qantas Credit Union Arena on Saturday October 24.

Also on the bill are UK acts John Bishop and Danny Bhoy, both playing at the Opera House (with the latter also appearing at the State Theatre), alongside Al Murray AKA The Pub Landlord, Omid Djalili and local hero Celia Pacquola.

The Comedy Channel’s Just For Laughs: The Stand Up Series will return to the Opera House with MC Dave Thornton and a raft of Aussie comics including Ronny Chieng, Cal Wilson, Hannah Gadsby, Joel Creasey, Tom Ballard and more, performing across six live shows.

Just For Laughs Sydney 2015 runs from Monday October 19 – Sunday October 25. Tickets go on sale 9am Monday July 6.

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