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The Sideshow(2007)

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First Air Date: 2007-04-21

Average Runtime: 1h 0m

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Seasons: 1

Episodes: 25

The Sideshow was an Australian television programme that was broadcast on ABC TV in 2007. The show was a mixture of stand-up comedy, sketches, live music, circus stunts, cabaret and burlesque. The hour long show was hosted by Paul McDermott. It reused the multiple-stage presentation style of the short-lived ABC show The 10:30 Slot, and remnants of the set of former GNW series The Glass House. The show began its life as a family variety show, airing at 7:30 pm on Saturday evenings. After 10 episodes beginning in April 2007, it took a few months off. Returning in August at the later time of 9:25 pm allowed the show to move from a PG to an M rating, and include a more adult-oriented humour. Similar to other shows produced by GNW TV, it had a cult following, and was regularly watched by 300,000 to 400,000 viewers. The series finale aired on 1 December 2007. The show was shot in a very loose style and it was not uncommon for cameras and crew members to be seen in a shot. All floor cameras and the two Jimmy Jibs had oversized Christmas lights attached to them, and become part of the scenery rather than something never to be seen. The series was created by Ted Robinson and was a GNW TV Production. It was a recreation of a show that Robinson was a part of in the early '90s called the Big Gig and would quite often recycle the stars from that show as "guests". It was pre-recorded in Studio 22 at the ABC's Ultimo studios in Sydney on Thursday nights for air on Saturdays.

Top Cast

Paul Livingston

Paul Livingston

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Episodes: 25

Episode 1

Air Date: 2007-04-21

Premiere episode of The Sideshow hosted by Paul McDermott. Guests this week included The Fondue Set, The Kransky Sist...

Episode 2

Air Date: 2007-04-28

Host Paul McDermott welcomed performances from comedian Anh Do, the group Sneaky Sound System, sideshow performer She...

Episode 3

Air Date: 2007-05-05

Host Paul McDermott welcomes performances by group Thirsty Merc, sideshow performer Tigerlil and comedians Stephen K....

Episode 4

Air Date: 2007-05-12

Paul McDermott is joined by comedians Tommy Dean and The Fondue Set and circus performer The Space Cowboy, with music...

Episode 5

Air Date: 2007-05-19

Paul McDermott welcomes comedian Tom Rhodes and Circus Oz Performers Mel Fyfe and Christa Hughes as well as musical p...

Episode 6

Air Date: 2007-05-26

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedian Peter Berner and juggler Joel Salom as well as musical performances by ...

Episode 7

Air Date: 2007-06-02

Paul McDermott welcomes comedians Danny Bhoy and Fiona O’Loughlin and performances from Kid Confucius and jazz legend...

Episode 8

Air Date: 2007-06-09

Paul McDermott welcomes comedian Tom Gleeson and acrobats The Great Gondos and musical performances by The Kransky Si...

Episode 9

Air Date: 2007-06-16

Paul McDermott welcomes acts from comedian Eddie Ifft, circus performer Mr Fish and singer Sarah Blasko with the Writ...

Episode 10

Air Date: 2007-06-23

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage Imogen Kelly and Kellie Vella from the La La Parlour, comedian Wil Anderson and ...

Episode 11

Air Date: 2007-08-18

The Sideshow returns from hiatus with host Paul McDermott and regulars Claire Hooper, Tripod, The Umbilical Brothers ...

Episode 12

Air Date: 2007-08-25

Paul McDermott welcomes performances from acrobatic act Legs on the Wall, comedians Tim Minchin and Josh Thomas and r...

Episode 13

Air Date: 2007-09-01

Paul McDermott welcomes performances from comedy ballet dancers Men in Tutus, singers Kate Miller-Heidke and Ian Moss...

Episode 14

Air Date: 2007-09-08

Paul welcomes performances by The Kransky Sisters, Something for Kate and burlesque star Azaria Universe, as well as ...

Episode 15

Air Date: 2007-09-15

Paul welcomes performances by singer Dog Trumpet and professional dancer Bobbi as well as comedians Tim Minchin and C...

Episode 16

Air Date: 2007-09-22

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedian Kitty Flanagan, musical group Watussi and sideshow performer The Space ...

Episode 17

Air Date: 2007-09-29

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedian Tommy Dean, musical acts Tim Rogers and The Cat Empire and a magic act ...

Episode 18

Air Date: 2007-10-06

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedians Gary Eck and Steve Abbott, singer Sarah Blasko and the Kransky Sisters...

Episode 19

Air Date: 2007-10-13

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedians Dave Hughes and Eddie Perfect, circus performer Shep Huntly and singer...

Episode 20

Air Date: 2007-10-20

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedian Denise Scott and burlesque performer Imogen Kelly. Also appearing were ...

Episode 21

Air Date: 2007-10-27

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedians Tim Minchin, Josh Thomas and Sam Simmons as well as musical performanc...

Episode 22

Air Date: 2007-11-03

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedian Greg Fleet, musicians Operator Please and Paul Capsis and sideshow perf...

Episode 23

Air Date: 2007-11-10

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedian Frank Woodley, burlesque duo The Wau Wau Sisters and musical act The Ha...

Episode 24

Air Date: 2007-11-17

Paul McDermott welcomes to the stage comedians Jackie Loeb and Sam Bowring as well as performances by Butterfingers a...

Episode 25

Air Date: 2007-12-01

Paul McDermott returns with regulars Claire Hooper, The Umbilical Brothers, Tripod and Paul Livingston.

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