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Colin Lane is a legend of Australian comedy. A professional show-off for more than 30 years Colin continues to entertain audiences around the world with his charming, hilarious and thought-provoking comedic performances – on stage and on screen.
Colin first discovered the magic and mischief to be had in making audiences laugh through theatre sports as an undergrad and went on to hone his comedic storytelling and acting as part of a trio called Found Objects and on ABC TV’s The Big Gig. Since then, Colin has performed in theatres, cabarets and festivals across numerous countries, sometimes with comedic partners in crime like longtime collaborator Frank Woodley or David Collins from The Umbilical Brothers, sometimes in his own solo-shows, and most recently with acclaimed tenor David Hobson.
As one half of the the highly lauded and beloved comedy duo Lano & Woodley Colin Lane has toured hundreds of sold-out live shows domestically and internationally, co-created and starred in TV shows; The Adventures of Lano & Woodley, Lano & Woodley: The Island, Lano & Woodley: Goodbye; released an ARIA-award winning album Lano & Woodley Sing Songs and a novel, Housemeeting. They’ve also taken home some the world’s most prestigious comedy Awards from the Moosehead Award and the Helpmann Award (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) to the Perrier Comedy Award (Edinburgh Fringe).
Colin Lane is currently starring in a hilarious musical theatre cabaret opera IN-TAILS he has co-written with Australian tenor legend David Hobson. For full ticket and touring information visit https://www.davidhobsonandcolinlane.com/
In 2024 Colin will perform the role of Black Stache in the smash hit Broadway production and 5-time Tony Award® winning PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Dead Puppet Society). Colin’s previous theatre credits include DON’S PARTY (Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company); THE MIKADO (Essgee Productions); EXTINCTION (Red Stich Actors Theatre); CURTAINS (The Production Company).
Colin’s screen credits include roles in popular TV series such as Judith Lucy’s Spiritual Journey, Kath & Kim, Fisk, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Neighbors, Utopia, as well as the films The Extra and White Lines. And he has appeared on a plethora of other TV programs; as a panelist on Good News Week, Studio 10, Spicks & Specks, and The Project; a guest on Celebrity Name Game, Postcards, The Chase, True Story with Hamish & Andy, The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, Statesmen of Comedy and QI with Stephen Fry and Sandi Toksvig in the UK; and most recently as a celebrity judge on Thank God You’re Here!
Colin has also hosted hosted a bunch of non-scripted TV shows including Ready, Steady Cook; The Circle; and Kings of Comedy, as well as the Afternoon show for ABC Melbourne radio.
An accomplished and highly entertaining MC and celebrity speaker, Colin works with a range of brands, companies and community organisations including Australian Water Association, Lighting Council of Australia, Bank of Queensland, Coopers, St Kilda Film Festival, Toyota, and Deakin University.
When he’s not performing Colin can also be found on various radio and podcasts talking on creativity, comedy, the art of brewing the perfect pot of tea, and the pros and cons of belonging to a book club.
- Television
- Live Shows
- Live Shows – Lano and Woodley
- Film
- Radio
- Other Notable Live Work and Theatre
- Awards
- Corporate
- Online
2023: Network TEN – Thank God You’re Here! (Comedy Legend – Celebrity Guest Judge)
2022: ABC TV – Fisk (Role of David Bunting)
2021: ABC TV – The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (Sketch actor – Richard Nixon)
2019: Network Ten – Celebrity Name Game (Guest)
2018: ABC TV – Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Gala (as Lano & Woodley)
2017: Network TEN – The Project (Guest)
2017: Network TEN – All Star Family Feud (Contestant)
2017: Channel 9 – True Story with Hamish & Andy (Guest)
2017: ABC TV/iView – Wrong Kind of Black (Guest
2016-17: BBC 2 (UK) – QI (UK) (Guest Panellist)
2016: Channel 9 – Postcards (Guest
2016: Comedy Channel – MICF Three Oh! (as Lano & Woodley)
2016: Nine Network – 20 to 1 (Guest)
2015: ABC TV – Utopia Season 2 (Guest role)
You can download a full list of Television credits below
2024: In-Tails – with David Hobson
National Tour
2017 – Joh for PM
Brisbane Powerhouse, Jute Theatre Cairns
2017 – The 3 Mikados
Adelaide Cabaret Festival
2016 – Colin Lane & Friends
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2015 – The 3 Mikados
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2015 – Colin Lane Presents
10 Days On The Island
2014 – Colin Lane Presents
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2010 – I’m Not Sure About The Music – Solo show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival (Return Season)
2009 – I’m Not Sure About The Music – Solo show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Darwin Festival, Fremantle Arts Centre
2022-23 – Moby Dick
National tour
2021 – Lano and Woodley in: Lano and Woodley
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Opera House, Malthouse Summer Stage, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse, Comedy Theatre Melbourne
2018-19 – FLY
Canberra Theatre, Newcastle, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Theatre Royal Hobart, Regal Theatre Perth, Brisbane Powerhouse, Enmore Theatre Sydney, Chatswood Concourse Sydney, Hamer Hall Melbourne, Wagga Wagga Comedy Festival, Amazon Stand Up Special
2006 – Lano & Woodley Good Bye
National Tour
2005 – Lano & Woodley Sing Songs
Hi-Fi Bar – Melbourne, Brisbane Powerhouse, Octagon Theatre – Perth, Newtown – Sydney, Governor Hindmarsh – Adelaide, Sale – Victoria
2004 – The Island
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Sydney Opera House 2005, Ten Days On The Island Festival 2005
2002 – Glitzy
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2001 – Bruiser
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Victorian Regional Tour, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Sydney Opera House 2002, Perth Comedy Festival 2002, Adelaide Fringe Festival 2002. Victorian and South Australian Regional Tour 2003
2000 – Slick
Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Victorian Suburban Tour
1999 – Lano & Woodley at The Continental
Continental Café in Melbourne
1997 – Lano & Woodley Live
Comedy Theatre – Melbourne, Seymour Centre – Sydney, His Majesty’s Theatre – Perth
1995 – Curtains
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Auckland Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Royal Festival Hall in London, Adelaide Fringe Festival 1996, Melbourne International Comedy Festival 1996, Wellington International Festival 1996, National Festival of Australian Theatre 1996
1993 – Fence
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Festival of Sydney 1994, Adelaide Fringe Festival 1994, Melbourne International
Comedy Festival 1994, Auckland Comedy Festival 1994, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 1994, British Festival of Visual Theatre 1994, Perrier Pick of the Fringe at the Lyric Theatre in London 1994, Cochrane Theatre in London 1994, Castlemaine Festival 1994, Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne 1994, Sydney Opera House 1995, Festival of Perth 1995, National Festival of Australian Theatre 1996
1993 – The Last Laugh Christmas Show – Ensemble Show
Last Laugh in Melbourne
2016 – Magenius: Jingle Man (Short Film, Lead)
2015 – Tropfest finalist Tay Man (Short Film, Lead)
2013 – Adrian Muscat Prod: Love Hurts (Short Film, Lead)
2007 – ABC 774: ABC Afternoons (regular fill-in host)
2016 – Curtains Dir. Roger Hodgeman, The Production Company
2016 – Extinction by Hannie Rayson (World Premiere season)
Dir. Nadia Tass, Red Stitch/GPAC
2013 – Laugh Your Tits Off: Love Your Sister Fundraiser (MC)
2013 – Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Cairns, Townsville, Ballina, Noosa, Gold Coast
2010 – Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (performer)
Palais Theatre Melbourne
2010 – Eurobeat (special guest role)
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
2009 – Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Bunbury, Margaret River, Geraldton, Port Hedland, Karratha, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Perth, Singapore
2009 Secret Bridesmaids’ Business – Guest Groom
The Arts Centre, Melbourne
2009 – The Melbourne International Comedy Festival All Stars Gala
2009 – The Mikado
QPAC – Brisbane, Adelaide Festival Centre
2008 – Two for the Road: The Music of Movie Maestro Henri Mancini
Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Adelaide Festival Centre
2007 – White Lines
Tropfest Finalist
2008 – Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
Gladstone, Rockhampton, Cairns, Mt Isa, Brisbane, Caloundra and Noosa
2006 – Don’s Party
Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company
2018: Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival People’s Choice Award for Lano & Woodley: Fly
2018: Nominee for Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer for Lano & Woodley: Fly
2006: Winner of Helpmann Award for Best Comedy for Lano & Woodley: Goodbye
2006: Awards Winner, Best Comedy Release for Lano & Woodley Sing Songs
1994: Winner of Perrier Pick of the Fringe Award for Best Show for Lano & Woodley in Fence at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Colin Lane is available to host your next corporate event.
Please get in touch with our dedicated staff here to discuss what we can do for you and your team.
Previous Hirers include:
P&O Cruises
Time Magazine
St. Kilda Film Festival
Australian Water Association
Stonnington City Council
City of Melbourne
Toyota
Coopers
Engineers Australia
Testimonials:
“It was a fantastic evening, with over 300 representatives from the lighting industry present. The feedback on your role as the MC for our event has been overwhelmingly positive.” – National Awards for Excellence in Lighting
“Thank you Colin from our whole team for creating a wonderful atmosphere and making it such a success. We’ve received so much positive feedback on Colin’s performance and people have been particularly appreciative of his willingness to stay after the event to chat and have photos taken. There were some long-time fans present and he made them very happy!” – Deakin University
2014-2015 – Cup of Tea with Col: YouTube chat show. Host/Producer.
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Rove McManus
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Sarah Kendall
Tom Ballard
Tom Gleeson
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