What is Dirty Dick’s?
Dirty Dick’s is Australia’s most popular themed event and theatre restaurant, having presented its distinctive nights of Medieval Old English fun and feasting to more than five million people, over 55 years, across three generations, Australia wide – it is, arguably, the longest running live entertainment in the nation!
Dirty Dick’s is a unique entertainment and dining concept set in a totally themed environment with a highly comical stage show, magnificent feasting, costumed serving staff, providing non-stop interactive fun in true olden day tradition.
Sing-a-Long, Clap-a-Long and Laugh-a-Long as you experience the hilarious antics, madcap merrymaking and funtastic festivities of this unforgettable night.
Dirty Dick’s – Suitable for anyone – Ideal for all
Exciting Entertainment – brilliant stage shows
Our costumed entertainers, actors and musicians present a fully scripted stage show full of witty songs, side-splitting comedy, madcap games and audience involvement. This is “Reality Theatre” at its best – “Game of Thrones” with a twist…..or two!
Our shows change regularly and are centred around notable (even infamous!) historical characters – King Arthur (Camelot Castle and Knights of the Round Table as you’ve never seen before!), Robin Hood (He robbed from the rich and gave to the poor!!), King Henry V111 (He had six wives!), Dick Turpin (Indeed, a strong Dick – he held up stagecoaches with his pistol!), Lord Nelson (One eye, one arm and one burning ambition – to defeat Napoleon!), The Court Jester (See him juggle his balls!) and Queen Elizabeth 1 (they say she was a Virgin Queen!) PLUS many more – Our nights are full of Crazy Kings, Courtly Queens, Jolly Jesters, Dashing Knights, Lusty Wenches and Merry Minstrels!
INDEED, A SHOWCASE OF MORE THAN 55 YEARS OF AWARD WINNING ENTERTAINMENT
The Lords and Ladies, Masters and Mistresses (our cherished audience of fun-lovers) are seated at long banqueting tables, and are provided with a bib, bearing a false name, the identity of which is assumed throughout the evening. It’s all part of the fun here at Dirty Dick’s where you can re-live the grand old days of Merry England – escapism at its best!!
So, cast off your worries, forget your day to day woes for a while AND come and enjoy yourself with a wonderful night of mirth and merriment at Dirty Dick’s.
Dirty Dick’s at your venue?
Dirty Dick’s is Australia’s most popular and longest running live entertainment.
Our fully produced show and entertainment package is ideal for presentation in licensed clubs, hotels, restaurants, reception centres, wineries and resorts
Packages
Venue
A Dirty Dick’s night at YOUR venue gives your members, guests and patrons a fully themed “special event” night which is simple to cater for, cost effective, popular and hassle free.
VENUES – BOOK YOUR DIRTY DICK’S EVENT NOW FOR 2027 “ANNIVERSARY TOUR” – EMAIL: info@dirtydicks.com.au
FIRST RELEASE OF 2027 TOUR DESTINATIONS NOW LISTED – FULL VENUE DETAILS COMING SOON
Touring schedule
| FULL VENUE DETAILS COMING SOON |
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| DATE | 19th June, 2027 |
| TOWN | WESTON (NSW) |
| DATE | 23rd June, 2027 |
| TOWN | KEW (NSW) |
| DATE | 24th June, 2027 |
| TOWN | LAMBTON |
| DATE | 25th June, 2027 |
| TOWN | MENANGLE |
| DATE | 26th June, 2027 |
| TOWN | WOLLONGONG |
| DATE | 30th July, 2027 |
| TOWN | BATHURST |
| DATE | 31st July |
| TOWN | DEE WHY |
| DATE | 5th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | HAWKS NEST |
| DATE | 6th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | TAREE |
| DATE | 7th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | NELSON BAY |
| DATE | 12th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | KYABRAM |
| DATE | 13th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | DARETON |
| DATE | 14th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | SWAN HILL |
| DATE | 15th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | LOXTON |
| DATE | 17th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | PORTLAND (VIC) |
| DATE | 18th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | PORTLAND (VIC) |
| DATE | 19th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | MARYBOROUGH (VIC) |
| DATE | 20th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | YARRAWONGA |
| DATE | 21st August, 2027 |
| TOWN | PARKES |
| DATE | 27th August, 2027 |
| TOWN | WARILLA |
| DATE | 4th September, 2027 |
| TOWN | ARGENTON |
| DATE | 11th September, 2027 |
| TOWN | NARRABRI |
| DATE | 17th September, 2027 |
| TOWN | TOOWOOMBA |
| DATE | 18th September, 2027 |
| TOWN | OCEAN SHORES |
| DATE | 19th September, 2027 |
| TOWN | EVANS HEAD |
| DATE | 25th September, 2027 |
| TOWN | SUSSEX INLET |
| DATE | 7th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | PORT MACQUARIE |
| DATE | 8th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | WALCHA |
| DATE | 9th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | INVERELL |
| DATE | 10th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | LOGANHOLME |
| DATE | 12th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | BRIBIE ISLAND |
| DATE | 13th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | BUNDABERG |
| DATE | 14th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | WOODGATE BEACH |
| DATE | 15th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | YEPPOON |
| DATE | 16th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | MACKAY |
| DATE | 19th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | TOWNSVILLE |
| DATE | 20th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | INGHAM |
| DATE | 21st October, 2027 |
| TOWN | PORT DOUGLAS |
| DATE | 22nd October, 2027 |
| TOWN | PORT DOUGLAS |
| DATE | 23rd October, 2027 |
| TOWN | CAIRNS |
| DATE | 24th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | ATHERTON |
| DATE | 27th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | GLADSTONE |
| DATE | 28th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | HERVEY BAY |
| DATE | 29th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | BRISBANE |
| DATE | 30th October, 2027 |
| TOWN | NOOSA |
| DATE | 31st October, 2027 |
| TOWN | NAMBUCCA HEADS |
| DATE | 6th November, 2027 |
| TOWN | ETTALONG |
| DATE | 13th November, 2027 |
| TOWN | SHEPPARTON |
| DATE | 18th November, 2027 |
| TOWN | SCONE |
| DATE | 19th November, 2027 |
| TOWN | DUBBO |
| DATE | 20th November, 2027 |
| TOWN | COWRA |
| DATE | 25th November, 2027 |
| TOWN | LAMBTON |
| DATE | 27th November, 2027 |
| TOWN | WOLLONGONG |
| DATE | 11th December, 2027 |
| TOWN | MONA VALE |
| DATE | 17th December, 2027 |
| TOWN | LAKE CATHIE |
| DATE | 18th December, 2027 |
| TOWN | WINGHAM |
Why Dirty Dick’s?
The history of our name!
The original Dirty Dick’s cellars are in London in Bishopsgate and were established, by chance, in 1745 by Nathaniel Bentley.
Bentley’s father, through his life, amassed a considerable fortune as a Wine and Spirit merchant and left the whole of his property on his death to his son Nathaniel who was once something of a dandy, appearing in public in the most fashionable attire with his hair arranged by a court perruquier.
Nathaniel Bentley's Story - read more
Nathaniel’s dandy dress and habits made his subsequent decline all the more conspicuous. In a short space of time, from being the “around town” dandy, he became known to everyone in the Bishopsgate area as “Dirty Dick”. The cause of Nathaniel’s downfall was of a romantic character – a love affair! Above the cellars was a dining room decorated in Elizabethan manner, and to celebrate his forthcoming marriage, Bentley invited his intended bride, together with a number of friends, to an Elizabethan Banquet complete with entertainment.
Half an hour before the banquet, however, Bentley received news of the young lady’s sudden death which so upset him that he ordered the room to be closed up and resolved that it would never again be opened during his lifetime. The feast provided was left to be eaten by the rats, mice and spiders or go to decay. Thereafter, for the remaining 50 years of his life, Nathaniel Bentley changed from the elegant dandy to a character whose filthy habits became a legend. In 1809, after Bentley’s death, the building was found to be in a ruinous condition.
The cooking and other utensils were old, dirty and dilapidated and cobwebs, dirt and dust had accumulated in every corner. The old wine and spirit cellars are still in existence, but the venerable cobwebs with which the place was festooned were, of necessity, somewhat rudely displaced during the rebuilding of part of the premises in 1810 by order of the City of London authorities. Part of the original building still remains with many of the well known relics still preserved. We hope that the presentation of our Dirty Dick’s nights will continue to perpetuate the memory of Nathaniel Bentley.
They said it!
Here are some of our “Host Venue” comments and testimonials……
Peel Manor House – Karnup WA 6176
“Thanks for such fantastic entertainment, we have had so much positive feedback.
We would love to host another Dirty Dicks!”
Kaylene Wood
Peden’s Hotel – Cessnock, NSW, 2325
“Just wanted to report back a fantastic night, our patrons absolutely loved the show. Congratulations to you on such a professional set up”
Jeff Callaghan
Exchange Hotel Kilcoy
“Thank you for putting your show on in our venue. Everybody had a fantastic time and the feedback is great. Please contact us next time the show is in this part of the world.
We would love to have you back”
Tanya Arnold
Lakes Entrance Bowls Club – Lakes Entrance, VIC, 3909
“Thank you for a great night. Everyone that attended the show really enjoyed themselves and my staff really got involved and enjoyed the night too. Thanks again”
Shane Berry
Mansfield Golf Club Inc
“It would be my pleasure to have you guys back anytime. It was a fantastic night, the crew were amazing and all the guests enjoyed themselves. The feedback has been sensational.
Thank you again for allowing us the privilege of hosting a Dirty Dicks night”.
Shannon Anketell
South Newcastle Rugby League Club
“It was an absolute pleasure having you all here, it was such a wonderful night.
Have a very Merry Christmas and I will talk to you in the New Year!”
Catherine Burgess
Criterion Hotel – Sale VIC 3850
“Really was a fantastic evening and we have received great feedback from the evening”
Fergus Horan
Goulburn Workers Club – Goulburn NSW 2580
“Thank you again for such a wonderful show everyone had a great time!
Keisha Northey
Camden Civic Centre – Camden NSW, 2560
“You’ve been fabulous to deal with and thanks very much for the feedback.
All the best with the remaining shows for this year”
Ashley Hoffman
Mount Gambier Golf Club Inc – Mount Gambier, SA
“I wanted to say thank you again for a great night! We will look forward to having you again in the future. Have a great trip and lots of awesome shows”
Charmaine Rees
Murray Downs Golf & Country Club
“Thanks to you and your team for the fantastic night! It was lots of fun and we are still so thrilled with the amount of guests we had keen to see your show. All the best for your show and I am sure I will see your team again in the future sometime”
Lauren Schmidt
See what we’ve been up to…
Dirty Dick’s is an Award Winner of “Entertainment Restaurant of the Year”
AND……
Dirty Dick’s is the only Theatre Restaurant ever to win a “Gold Plate” Award for food excellence
So… If you’re a “First Timer”…Come to Dirty Dick’s and have a ball AND if you’ve “Been Before” you certainly haven’t seen it all!!
This is the original Dirty Dick’s (established 1970) operated by Dirty Dick’s Theatre Restaurants Pty Ltd
(ABN 86 076 100 877)
Details are accurate at time of publication but are subject to change without notice.
Interested in hosting a Dirty Dick’s event at your venue?
Contact us NOW for discussion or quote for this unique dinner/show experience at your venue.
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