Phil De Bondi – The Man Who Never Sleeps
Phil De Bondi is an emerging force on the Australian comedy circuit, known for his masterful storytelling and bone-dry, self-deprecating wit. A health professional by day and a storyteller by night, Phil specialises in spinning vulnerable, raw life experiences into compelling dark comedy. His debut solo show, The Man Who Never Sleeps, premiered to rave reviews at the Adelaide Fringe before touring to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, cementing his reputation as a comedian who isn’t afraid to find the deep laughs in life’s heaviest, most absurd realities.
A dark, heartfelt comedy about dodging dementia and childhood shadows. Phil has a rare sleep condition with non-stop nighttime movement, where slumber includes driving cars and making sandwiches while still being completely asleep.
The show itself debuted at Adelaide Fringe 2026 with positive reviews. The feedback from his recent sold out event in Adelaide was also glowing.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars “Deeper than your average comedy show, expect plenty of laughs, possibly some tears—this is a show that is well worth your time!” — Adelaide Fringe Feed
Standing Ovation “Dark humor done brilliantly—raw, thoughtful, and beautifully narrated. It draws you in from the first moment, delivers huge laughs, and lands with unexpected emotion.” — Fringe Feed Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars “Phil De Bondi keeps the laughs front and center… Audiences looking for an upbeat Fringe comedy with consistent energy and connection will find plenty to enjoy.” — Rich Michael, APE
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars “Where other comedians may stray too dark, Phil is always able to pull the audience back in with a lemons-to-lemonade charm.” — Jacob Jackman, Upside Adelaide.
After successful seasons in Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy festival Phil De Bondi now bring his show ‘The Man Who Never Sleeps’ to Gosford for 1 night only.
Enjoy $15 cocktail happy hour from 6pm – 7pm show starts 7pm.
Key themes include:
Compassion fatigue, sexsomnia, domestic violence (referenced, not displayed), childhood trauma, sleep disorders, masculinity, parenting, mixed relationships, men’s physical and mental health and misdiagnosis.
