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Dave Thornton: Don’t Ask

Dave Thornton: Don’t Ask

2023
Comedy
50 min
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Dave Thornton presents his second stand-up comedy special filmed at The Corner Hotel in Richmond, Melbourne. Having a dubious contempt for non-coffee drinkers, a love of retirement, health…

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Starring
Dave Thornton

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witty relatable cynical observant sharp earnest humorous personal solid engaging funny familiar

Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
Mar 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

With 'Don't Ask', Dave Thornton solidifies his reputation as a keen observer of the human condition, injecting humour into the everyday anxieties that plague us all. Filmed in the intimate setting of The Corner Hotel, the special delves…

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Finn O'Connell
Mar 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Dave Thornton's latest offering, 'Don't Ask', presents a comedian grappling with the mundane and the mildly alarming. Filmed at The Corner Hotel, the special covers Thornton's well-documented aversion to those who shun coffee, his thoughts on embracing retirement,…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 23, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Dave Thornton's 'Don't Ask' is a masterclass in comedic timing and relatable storytelling. Captured at the vibrant Corner Hotel in Richmond, this second special sees Thornton at his insightful best, dissecting the small annoyances and grander anxieties of…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Dave Thornton: Don't Ask', the comedian navigates a familiar landscape of personal grievances and societal quirks. The special, recorded in Melbourne's Corner Hotel, sees Thornton tackle topics ranging from his contempt for the caffeine-averse to musings on…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Dave Thornton's 'Don't Ask' is a welcome return to form, showcasing the comedian's knack for observational humour with a distinctly Australian flavour. Filmed at the Corner Hotel, the setting lends an intimate feel to Thornton's reflections on everything…

FAQs

Dave Thornton's comedy often shines through its grounded, relatable observations on Australian life. In 'Don't Ask', his exploration of topics like coffee preferences, retirement aspirations, and personal health experiences offers a distinctly local flavour. It’s this ability to find humour in the mundane and the specificities of the Australian experience that sets his work apart, making it particularly resonant for local audiences.