Andrew Hamilton

Andrew Hamilton's journey into comedy is anything but ordinary and it all started with a wild twist. In 2021, Andrew Hamilton found himself spending four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the commercial supply of psychedelic drugs. While most people might crumble in a place like that, Andrew Hamilton found an unlikely lifeline! laughter. It turns out, cracking jokes behind bars not only kept him sane but also proved that humour really can shine through even the darkest of times. When he got out, Andrew Hamilton didn’t waste a second. He jumped straight into standup comedy, even though his bail conditions were anything but typical. Imagine having to bring your parents along to gigs and stick to a curfew? talk about a tough crowd before you even hit the stage. Despite the restrictions, Andrew Hamilton's raw talent was impossible to ignore, and it wasn’t long before he was a staple in Sydney’s comedy clubs, known for his brutally honest and hilarious stories. Photo of Andrew Hamilton performing live at Comedy Lounge Fremantle Andrew Hamilton's debut solo show, "Jokes About the Time I Went to Prison," wasn't just funny, it was a hit, earning him a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. From there, Andrew Hamilton's career took off, with sold out shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. His personality openness had people lining up to hear more. And if you want to dive even deeper into his story, Andrew Hamilton's book, "The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison," lays it all out, how he found humour in the toughest of times and turned it into something transformative. Andrew Hamilton is living proof that sometimes, the best way to deal with life’s chaos is to laugh right in its face. https://youtu.be/iK1QGuDyMM0?si=2JVZrU1XwypfrYjg Blake Richardson interviewing Andrew Hamilton at Comedy Lounge Perth City