Internationally renowned comedian Sam McCool returns with his brand-new stand-up comedy special: “McCool 5.0: Ageing Gratefully” — a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud journey through life, death, and everything in between.

A finalist on Australia’s Got Talent, with sold out solo shows at the Sydney Opera House, Sam has entertained approximately one million people worldwide, performing from Bollywood to Hollywood and beyond.

As a co-creator of 3 world-first initiatives, and survivor of multiple near-death experiences, Sam has a lot to share. 

After ‘quitting his day job’ at 35, comedy has since taken him to the 4 corners of the Earth. From Iceland to Cape Town, from Rio to Montreal and from Bombay to Bora Bora.

Along the way he has had countless unique encounters from swimming with humpback whales in Tonga, climbing the Great Pyramid of Egypt at midnight, surviving empty air tanks while scuba diving in Bali, and walking away from scooter accidents in Cuba, Malaysia and anywhere they’ll still rent him one. This show will share such stories and much more.

Now turning 50, having had at least 5 career iterations, over the last decade he has gained 3 children, lost 2 parents and left him with 1 career choice… hit the road, laugh about life while ‘ageing gratefully’.

Blending his skills of accurate cultural observations, lighting fast audience interaction and a self-effacing charm this show brings the philosophical depth and human hilarity of an adventurous life well-lived.

Trusted by global brands like Amazon, BUPA, Dell, Deloitte, IBM, Optus, Qantas, TEDx and many more, he’s been a class-act at corporate events, cruise ships and comedy festivals alike.

Sam is super eager to get back out ‘on the road’ and share his newest material on his national tour, culminating in 2 shows at the Sydney Opera House on 18th Sept 2026.

Tickets HERE