Edan Lacey
Next on a festival bill: ITS Comedy Festival · Sydney, Australia · 8–15 November 2026
Edan Lacey writes, directs, acts and improvises, and is one of the founders of Improv Theatre Sydney.
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Who is Edan Lacey?
Edan Lacey writes, directs, acts and improvises, and is one of the founders of Improv Theatre Sydney. Twice a national Theatresports champion, he has played the Adelaide Fringe, the Sydney Comedy Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, as well as UCB, iO Chicago and the People's Improv Theatre. His screen work includes Aaron Chen Tonight and the ABC's The Checkout, and as a director he has made the Sydney Uni Revue and Owl Eyes On You, a show by Susie Youssef. He trained at Ecole Philippe Gaulier and at The New Actors Workshop under Mike Nichols, among other schools, and is heard each month on the podcast The Dragon Friends. At the 2026 ITS Comedy Festival he played the opening Sunday Megamix and The Teachers' Lounge. [1]
Where to see Edan Lacey next
On stage and screen
- Known forco-founder of Improv Theatre Sydney [1]
- Known forThe Dragon Friends, a monthly podcast [1]
- Known forgraduate of the Australian Film Television and Radio School, Ecole Philippe Gaulier and The New Actors Workshop [1]
- CreditAaron Chen Tonight and The Checkout (ABC) [1]
- Credit · 2018director, The Sydney Uni Revue and Susie Youssef's Owl Eyes On You (MICF) [1]
- Credit · 2026Opening Show: Welcome to Country + Sunday Reset, ITS Comedy Festival [2]
- Credit · 2026The Teachers' Lounge, ITS Comedy Festival, Eternity Playhouse [3]
- Awardtwo-time National Theatresports champion [1]
Festival history
- 2026ITS Comedy Festival, Sydney, Australia, headlining
Edan Lacey: questions
What is Edan Lacey known for?
co-founder of Improv Theatre Sydney.
Where can I see Edan Lacey live?
At ITS Comedy Festival in Sydney, Australia, 8–15 November 2026.
Is Edan Lacey stand-up?
No: Edan Lacey is improv, comedy made up on the spot. No two shows are the same.