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 50 years, across three generations, Australia wide.
Dirty Dick’s is a unique entertainment and dining concept set in a totally themed environment with a highly comical stage show, magnificent 3 course banquet, 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 50 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.
BOOK YOUR DIRTY DICK’S EVENT SOON
TOURING DATES – Dirty Dick’s Tour schedule 2021
| DATE | VENUE | PHONE | EMAIL – GET TICKETS |
| September 3 | Club Macquarie | 02/ 4911 9500 | By Phone: 02/ 4911 9500 |
| September 4 | Kurri Kurri Bowling | 02/ 4937 1676 | info@kurrikurribowlingclub.com.au |
| September 9 | Kilmore Racing Club | 03/ 5783 0777 | l.melis@kilmore.countryracing.com.au |
| September 11 | Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club | 03/ 5561 2766 | warrnambool@grv.org.au |
| September 12 | Mt Gambier Golf Club | 08/ 8725 7739 | admin@mtgambiergc.com.au |
| September 16 | Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Resort | 03/ 5745 9306 | functions@yarragolf.com.au |
| September 17 | Deniliquin RSL | 03/ 5881 1455 | functions@denirsl.com.au |
| September 18 | Coomealla Club | 03/ 5027 4505 | admin@coomeallaclub.com.au |
| September 19 | Broken Hill – Demo Club | 08/ 8088 0200 | functions@democlub.com.au |
| September 21 | Cobar Memorial Services Club | 02/ 6836 2102 | cobarrsl@bigpond.com |
| September 22 | Coonamble Bowling Club | 02/ 6822 1144 | manager@coonamblebowlingclub.com.au |
| September 23 | Barraba Bowling Club | 02/ 6782 1325 | barrababowls@bigpond.com |
| September 24 | Inverell RSM Club | 02/6722 3066 | marketing@inverellrsm.com.au |
| September 25 | Armidale Ex-Services Club | 02/ 6776 0800 | events@armidaleservies.com.au |
| DATE | VENUE | PHONE | EMAIL – GET TICKETS |
| October 6 | Wingham Services Club | 02/ 6553 4577 | admin@winghamservicesclub.com.au |
| October 7 | Lismore Workers Club | 02/ 6621 7401 | marketing@lismoreworkers.com.au |
| October 8 | Warwick RSL Services & Citizens Memorial Club | 07/ 4661 1229 | reception@warwickrsl.com.au |
| October 9 | Roma Explorers Inn | 07/ 4620 1400 | functions@romaexplorersinn.com.au |
| October 12 | Woolooga Community Hall | 0409 577 653 | ian.gray@nthstar.com.au |
| October 14 | Gladstone Events Centre | 07/ 4979 8290 | events@gladstoneeventscentre.com.au |
| October 15 | Rocky Sports Club | 07/ 4807 6519 | functions@rockysportsclub.com.au |
| October 16 | Mackay – Northern Beaches Bowls | 07/ 4954 8677 | fc@nbbowls.com.au |
| October 17 | Moranbah Workers Club | 07/ 4941 6060 | enquiries@moranbahworkers.com.au |
| October 21 | Townsville – Brothers Leagues Club | 07/ 4773 8000 | functions@brotherstsv.com.au |
| October 22 | Cairns – Cazalys | 07/ 4054 1464 | events@cazalys.com.au |
| October 23 | Kurrimine Beach – King Reef Resort | 07/ 4065 6144 | info@kingreef.com.au |
| October 24 | Ingham – Herbert River RSL | 07/ 4776 5157 | hrrsl@bigpond.net.au |
| October 26 | Capella Cultural Centre | 07/ 4984 9300 | www.capellaentertainment.com.au |
| October 28 | Hervey Bay – Kondari Hotel | 07/ 4125 5477 | kondarihotel@alhgroup.com.au |
| October 29 | Loganholme – Fitzys | 07/ 3051 7639 | admin@fitzys.com.au |
| October 30 | Kallangur – Norths Leagues Club | 07/ 3285 2733 | enquiries@northsleagues.com |
| October 31 | Casino R.S.M Club | 02/ 6662 1666 | admin@casinorsm.com.au |
| DATE | VENUE | PHONE | EMAIL – GET TICKETS |
| November 5 | Cessnock Leagues Club | 02/ 4993 2655 | nkelly@cessnockhg.com.au |
| November 6 | Luddenham – Workers Hubertus | 02/ 4773 4444 | ktoms@bwcl.com.au |
| November 12 | Dubbo RSL Memorial Club | 02/ 6882 4411 | promotions2@dubborsl.com.au |
| November 13 | Orange City Bowling Club | 02/ 6362 2533 | admin@ocbc2800.com.au |
| November 19 | Cootamundra Country Club | 02/ 6942 1330 | cc-club@bigpond.net.au |
| November 20 | Bathurst RSL | 02/ 6333 2999 | info@bathurstrsl.com.au |
| November 21 | Peak Hill Ex-Services & Citizens | 02/ 6869 1276 | gsm10@bordernet.com.au |
| November 23 | Swan Hill – Murray Downs Golf and Country club | 03/ 5033 1422 | marketing@mdclubs.com.au |
| November 25 | Barooga – Sporties Club | 03/ 5873 4448 | caleb.brooks@sporties.com.au |
| November 26 | Merrigum Football & Netball Club | 0412 168 792 | rach_rowe@hotmail.com |
| November 27 | Bendigo Greyhound Race Club | 03/ 5449 3322 | tharley@grv.org.au |
| November 29 | The Clubhouse (formerly Wonthaggi GC) | 03/ 5672 1437 | belinda@wonclub.com.au |
| DATE | VENUE | PHONE | EMAIL – GET TICKETS |
| December 1 | Sale Sporting Legends | 03/ 5143 2345 | admin@sportinglegends.com.au |
| December 2 | Bairnsdale RSL | 03/ 5152 3578 | admin@rslbairnsdale.com.au |
| December 3 | Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club | 03/ 5174 2135 | traralgon@grv.org.au |
| December 4 | Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club | 03/ 5174 2135 | traralgon@grv.org.au |
| December 10 | Albury Entertainment Centre | 02/ 6043 5610 | entertainment@alburycity.nsw.gov.au |
| December 11 | Wagga – Rules Club Wagga | 02/ 6931 1511 | admin@rulesclubwagga.com.au |
| December 17 | Canberra – Harmonie Club | 02/ 6295 9853 | http://bit.ly/FunFrolicFeast |
| December 18 | Goulburn Workers Club | 02/ 4821 3355 | functions@goulburnworkers.com.au |
| DATE | September 3 |
| VENUE | Club Macquarie |
| PHONE | 02 4911 9500 |
| tickets by phone | |
| DATE | September 4 |
| VENUE | Kurri Kurri Bowling |
| PHONE | 02 4937 1676 |
| info@kurrikurribowlingclub.com.au | |
| DATE | September 9 |
| VENUE | Kilmore Racing Club |
| PHONE | 03 5783 0777 |
| l.melis@kilmore.countryracing.com.au | |
| DATE | September 11 |
| VENUE | Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club |
| PHONE | 03 5561 2766 |
| warrnambool@grv.org.au | |
| DATE | September 12 |
| VENUE | Mt Gambier Golf Club |
| PHONE | 08 8725 7739 |
| admin@mtgambiergc.com.au | |
| DATE | September 16 |
| VENUE | Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Resort |
| PHONE | 03 5745 9306 |
| functions@yarragolf.com.au | |
| DATE | September 17 |
| VENUE | Deniliquin RSL |
| PHONE | 03 5881 1455 |
| functions@denirsl.com.au | |
| DATE | September 18 |
| VENUE | Coomealla Club |
| PHONE | 03 5027 4505 |
| admin@coomeallaclub.com.au | |
| DATE | September 19 |
| VENUE | Broken Hill – Demo Club |
| PHONE | 08/ 8088 0200 |
| functions@democlub.com.au | |
| DATE | September 21 |
| VENUE | Cobar Memorial Services Club |
| PHONE | 02 6836 2102 |
| cobarrsl@bigpond.com | |
| DATE | September 22 |
| VENUE | Coonamble Bowling Club |
| PHONE | 02/ 6822 1144 |
| manager@coonamblebowlingclub.com.au | |
| DATE | September 23 |
| VENUE | Barraba Bowling Club |
| PHONE | 02 6782 1325 |
| barrababowls@bigpond.com | |
| DATE | September 24 |
| VENUE | Inverell RSM Club |
| PHONE | 02/6722 3066 |
| marketing@inverellrsm.com.au | |
| DATE | September 25 |
| VENUE | Armidale Ex-Services Club |
| PHONE | 02 6776 0800 |
| events@armidaleservies.com.au |
| DATE | October 06 |
| VENUE | Wingham Services Club |
| PHONE | 02 6553 4577 |
| admin@winghamservicesclub.com.au | |
| DATE | October 07 |
| VENUE | Lismore Workers Club |
| PHONE | 02 6621 7401 |
| marketing@lismoreworkers.com.au | |
| DATE | October 08 |
| VENUE | Warwick RSL Services & Citizens Memorial Club |
| PHONE | 07 4661 1229 |
| reception@warwickrsl.com.au | |
| DATE | October 09 |
| VENUE | Roma Explorers Inn |
| PHONE | 07 4620 1400 |
| functions@romaexplorersinn.com.au | |
| DATE | October 12 |
| VENUE | Woolooga Community Hall |
| PHONE | 0409 577 653 |
| ian.gray@nthstar.com.au | |
| DATE | October 14 |
| VENUE | Gladstone Events Centre |
| PHONE | 07 4979 8290 |
| events@gladstoneeventscentre.com.au | |
| DATE | October 15 |
| VENUE | Rocky Sports Club |
| PHONE | 07 4807 6519 |
| functions@rockysportsclub.com.au | |
| DATE | October 16 |
| VENUE | Mackay – Northern Beaches Bowls |
| PHONE | 07 4954 8677 |
| fc@nbbowls.com.au | |
| DATE | October 17 |
| VENUE | Moranbah Workers Club |
| PHONE | 07 4941 6060 |
| enquiries@moranbahworkers.com.au | |
| DATE | October 21 |
| VENUE | Townsville – Brothers Leagues Club |
| PHONE | 07 4773 8000 |
| functions@brotherstsv.com.au | |
| DATE | October 22 |
| VENUE | Cairns – Cazalys |
| PHONE | 07 4054 1464 |
| events@cazalys.com.au | |
| DATE | October 23 |
| VENUE | Kurrimine Beach – King Reef Resort |
| PHONE | 07 4065 6144 |
| info@kingreef.com.au | |
| DATE | October 24 |
| VENUE | Ingham – Herbert River RSL |
| PHONE | 07 4776 5157 |
| hrrsl@bigpond.net.au | |
| DATE | October 26 |
| VENUE | Capella Cultural Centre |
| PHONE | 07 4984 9300 |
| www.capellaentertainment.com.au | |
| DATE | October 28 |
| VENUE | Hervey Bay – Kondari Hotel |
| PHONE | 07 4125 5477 |
| kondarihotel@alhgroup.com.au | |
| DATE | October 29 |
| VENUE | Loganholme – Fitzys |
| PHONE | 07 3051 7639 |
| admin@fitzys.com.au | |
| DATE | October 30 |
| VENUE | Kallangur – Norths Leagues Club |
| PHONE | 07 3285 2733 |
| enquiries@northsleagues.com | |
| DATE |
October 31 |
| VENUE | Casino R.S.M Club |
| DATE | 02 6662 1666 |
| admin@casinorsm.com.au |
| DATE | November 05 |
| VENUE | Cessnock Leagues Club |
| PHONE | 0249932655 |
| nkelly@cessnockhg.com.au | |
| DATE | November 06 |
| VENUE | Luddenham – Workers Hubertus |
| PHONE | 02 4773 4444 |
| ktoms@bwcl.com.au | |
| DATE | November 12 |
| VENUE | Dubbo RSL Memorial Club |
| PHONE | 02 6882 4411 |
| promotions2@dubborsl.com.au | |
| DATE | November 13 |
| VENUE | Orange City Bowling Club |
| PHONE | 02 6362 2533 |
| admin@ocbc2800.com.au | |
| DATE | November 19 |
| VENUE | Cootamundra Country Club |
| PHONE | 02 6942 1330 |
| cc-club@bigpond.net.au | |
| DATE | November 20 |
| VENUE | Bathurst RSL |
| PHONE | 02 6333 2999 |
| info@bathurstrsl.com.au | |
| DATE | November 21 |
| VENUE | Peak Hill Ex-Services & Citizens |
| PHONE | 02 6869 1276 |
| gsm10@bordernet.com.au | |
| DATE | November 23 |
| VENUE | Swan Hill – Murray Downs Golf & Country club |
| PHONE | 03 5033 1422 |
| clubinfo@mdclubs.com.au | |
| DATE | November 25 |
| VENUE | Barooga – Sporties Club |
| PHONE | 03 5873 4448 |
| caleb.brooks@sporties.com.au | |
| DATE | November 26 |
| VENUE | Merrigum Football & Netball Club |
| PHONE | 0412 168 792 |
| rach_rowe@hotmail.com | |
| DATE | November 27 |
| VENUE | Bendigo Greyhound Race Club |
| PHONE | 03 5449 3322 |
| tharley@grv.org.au | |
| DATE | November 29 |
| VENUE | The Clubhouse (formerly Wonthaggi GC) |
| PHONE | 03 5672 1437 |
| belinda@wonclub.com.au |
| DATE | December 01 |
| VENUE | Sale Sporting Legends |
| PHONE | 03 5143 2345 |
| admin@sportinglegends.com.au | |
| DATE | December 02 |
| VENUE | Bairnsdale RSL |
| PHONE | 03 5152 3578 |
| admin@rslbairnsdale.com.au | |
| DATE | December 03 |
| VENUE | Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club |
| PHONE | 03 5174 2135 |
| traralgon@grv.org.au | |
| DATE | December 04 |
| VENUE | Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club |
| PHONE | 03 5174 2135 |
| traralgon@grv.org.au | |
| DATE | December 10 |
| VENUE | Albury Entertainment Centre |
| PHONE | 02 6043 5610 |
| entertainment@alburycity.nsw.gov.au | |
| DATE | December 11 |
| VENUE | Wagga – Rules Club Wagga |
| PHONE | 02 6931 1511 |
| admin@rulesclubwagga.com.au | |
| DATE | December 17 |
| VENUE | Canberra – Harmonie Club |
| PHONE | 02 6295 9853 |
| http://bit.ly/FunFrolicFeast | |
| DATE | December 18 |
| VENUE | Goulburn Workers Club |
| PHONE | 02 4821 3355 |
| functions@goulburnworkers.com.au |
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.
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