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Have a laugh this Valentine’s Day with these comedy & theatre date ideas

They say laughter is the key to happiness so we figure it’s a great way to spend what is supposedly the most romantic night of the year.

Whether you’re one for taking Valentine’s Day seriously or not, it’s at least a very good excuse to make a date for a show you’ve been wanting to see.

Here are some of the funniest comedians and theatre offerings guaranteed to make you laugh (and possibly fall in love) around February 14…

Professional comedians running new material

Australia’s biggest and most prestigious night of the week just so happens to fall on Valentine’s Day, as the Comic’s Lounge welcomes professional comedians on the Australian Comedy Circuit to try new material.

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Em Rusciano 

Expect laughter, singing, tears, some seriously sniffling and heaps of honest tales when this Melbourne comedian comes to Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre on Feb 17.

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The Book of Mormon

The arrival of this Broadway hit-musical hasn’t disappointed during the preview weeks and is more than ready to wow awaiting crowds. Surprise someone (or just treat yourself!) with the hottest tickets in town this Valentine’s Day.

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Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience

This globetrotting show is more legendary that you might think, selling out in places like Sydney Opera House, Raffles Singapore and London’s West End. It returns to SA’s Barossa Arts and Convention Centre on 16 Feb – but be warned: it’s about to sell out here too!

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Mad Mondays at the Comic’s Lounge 

Hosted by Doug Chappel and John Burgos, Mad Mondays at the Comic’s Lounge is traditionally known as the end-of-season celebrations for five surprise comedians.

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The Play That Goes Wrong

This hilarious production gets underway on Feb 22 and it comes complete with rave reviews from the West End. Mischief Theatre live up to their name with this genius laugh-athon.

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