ALOK’s ‘Hairy Situation’ Tour – The Queer Comedy Show You Need to See
If there’s one thing the queer community knows, it’s that laughter is survival. And if there’s one person who knows how to turn that survival into razor-sharp, whip-smart comedy, it’s ALOK.
For those who aren’t already obsessed (fix that immediately), ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed comedian, poet, and all-around icon who’s been reshaping conversations around gender, identity, and queerness for years. They’ve sold out shows in over 40 countries, been praised by The New York Times, OUT Magazine, and Netflix is a Joke Festival, and now, they’re bringing their latest show Hairy Situation to Australia and New Zealand.
This isn’t just a comedy gig – it’s a full queer cultural event, and if you’re not there, you’re going to regret it.
What’s ‘Hairy Situation’ All About?
Being brown, trans, and unapologetically loud about it comes with its fair share of “hairy situations” (…on top of the full-time job that is existing in this whack world, for real!). And while the world still can’t figure out how to process ALOK’s brilliance, they’ve already moved on to roasting it with their signature mix of sharp wit and poetic storytelling.
From being mistaken for a Brazilian DJ, to botching TikTok makeup tutorials, to accidentally booking an eyebrow wax at what turns out to be Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department – no topic is off-limits, and no punchline is wasted.
Expect cultural critique, unfiltered storytelling, and the kind of biting comedy that makes you cackle and then sit in deep existential thought about the state of the world.
Why This Show Matters to Queer Audiences
ALOK isn’t just funny – they’re essential.
They’re breaking binaries, dismantling gender norms, and taking up space in a world that still acts like queerness is an inconvenience. Their comedy isn’t about fitting in – it’s about shattering expectations, reclaiming joy, and calling out the absurdity of the systems that try to police us.
At a time when drag bans, book censorship, and debates over our very existence are still a thing, Hairy Situation is the kind of show that reminds us why queer voices matter—and why taking up space and laughing in the face of it all is a radical act.
This Will Sell Out – Don’t Sleep On It
ALOK’s past shows have been packed, and with only a handful of Australian and New Zealand dates, these tickets won’t last. If you’re even thinking about going, lock it in now – because if you wait, you’ll be watching the clips on Instagram wishing you had.
📍 Tour Dates:
PERTH – Astor Theatre – Thursday, February 13
ADELAIDE – Norwood Concert Hall – Saturday, February 15
MELBOURNE – Goldfields – Sunday, February 16
HOBART – Theatre Royal Studio – Tuesday, February 18
BRISBANE – The Tivoli – Thursday, February 20
AUCKLAND – Sky City Theatre – Saturday, February 22
WELLINGTON – Meow – Monday, February 24
SYDNEY – Enmore Theatre – Wednesday, February 26
🎟️ Get your tickets now at TEG DAINTY.
