Taking place in the iconic Merlyn Theatre, the Live @ The Malthouse Standup Series showcases 8 of Australia’s best comedians in their hilarious individual stand up specials. Filming for Paramount+, join our audience to see these comedy greats do their funniest gear and get a behind the scenes look at how a major standup special is recorded.

IVAN ARISTEGUIETA - HAPPY PAPI

Winner, Best Comedy Weekly – 2022 Adelaide Fringe

Nominee, Most Outstanding Show - 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival

‘He’s expressive, energetic, completely charming and just bloody funny. ★★★★ 1/2' - Adelaide Advertiser (2022 – Happy Papi)

'Skilful timing, energised delivery and supreme likeability... near sublime routines could have come from Jerry Seinfeld. ★★★★' - Chortle

'Once you understand he was also a stand-up comic back home in Venezuela, you can truly appreciate his talent for keeping the funnies rolling in whatever language he chooses... Brilliant show. ★★★★' - The Herald Sun

DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY, PAPI!

Australia’s favourite Venezuelan, Ivan Aristeguieta, is one Happy Papi, and with a spring in his step, he is back on stage where he belongs. Ivan salsa dances his way across the country in one of the most anticipated new shows of Aussie comedy! Like a chorizo in a vegan burrito, happiness can be found in the most unexpected of places.

Ivan has had Aussie audiences laughing since 2012 after migrating to Australia and taking on the challenge of performing comedy in a second language. Ivan is one happy migrant and he’s squeezing all the privileges the First World can give him. From his own TV show, Lost in Pronunciation, his live stand-up TV special debut, Chorizo Sizzle, performing at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and numerous TV appearances on Australian shows such as: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Have you Been Paying Attention and Hughesy We Have a Problem.

During the pandemic, he entertained online audiences with his interactive Zoom cooking show, About This Much, and arrived back and live on stage in 2021 with his award-nominated show Pinata.

Attendance Terms & Conditions:

• Guests may be subject to bag and security checks.
• Persons under 15 years of age are not permitted entry.
• Guests must agree not to disclose or share (on social media or otherwise) any details of the recording they attend.
• All times are subject to change. Ticket holders will be notified of any changes.
• The Producer reserves the right to refuse entry.
• This is a recorded television event, and audience members may be seen and heard in footage captured and broadcast. Attendance acknowledges acceptance of this.
• Tickets may be distributed in excess of capacity – arrive early to secure the best seats.