a one-of-a-kind space for comedians

We're told over and over that there's no place like Humdinger in the country. Because we're comedians, we've made it specifically for comedians to come together and create.

Our co-working space is subsidised year round, providing an affordable place to work along with free and discounted access to our other studio facilities. Enjoy social events, exclusive access to live performances, first dibs on our cheap headshot days and opportunities to collaborate with us on projects when we run around the office saying, "hey, do you want to be in this thing??"

Transforming Creativity: Success Stories from Our Comedians and Artists

Our co-working space has become a launchpad for comedians, fostering creativity and collaboration. Hear how our vibrant environment has helped them thrive.

Real Impact

Comedians have been able to expand their work and find new ways to collaborate

Creative Growth

Come and be part of a space that was designed for comedy. Connect, create and have fun.

Not just a desk: rehearse, meet and podcast

At Humdinger Studios, you can just work away at a desk but we also offer a bunch of other spaces perfect for making your next festival show or prank series on Tik Tok (please not that second one).

We've got a rehearsal room with enough space to move and a meeting room with a big official looking table for all your big official looking meetings. And you also get access to our Podcast Studio - and what's a comedian without a podcast? Nothing!! Nothing I tell you!

Dedicated MEETING ROOM for Your Ideas

Get together, brainstorm on a whiteboard and punch it all into Final Draft

Rehearsal Space to Perfect Your Performance

Take advantage of the rehearsal room to run through your shows, do some improv or knock out some sketches.

Social Events for Creative Collaboration

Head in for a social event to meet other people in the space - you might even get a free sausage! Or come be in the audience for one of the many live performances throughout the year - no sausage usually on those ones.

Cheap Headshot and Promotional Photos

Throughout the year we run discounted headshot and promo photo days for creatives. We also have affordable photography sessions that we run by appointment throughout the year.

Proof
of Concepts

Need someone to help you make a pilot or proof of concept? We can help you put together a crew, produce and edit ready to help you secure funding.

Make
something

If you've got a desk, you can also come knock on our door if you want to make something big! We've worked with Australia's best comedians and we're always up for a chat about making more fun stuff.

Join Our Creative Community Today

Come have a sticky beak at our vibrant space, perfect for all kinds of creatives. Schedule your tour now!

"
The team at Stupid Old Studios took our event to the next level with their exceptional livestreaming capabilities. Their professionalism and attention to detail made everything seamless and engaging for our audience.
Jane Doe
Event Producer, ABC Corp
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It's got an amazing podcast studio, production facilities for TV and film, desk space, and all kinds of other resources that make for the ideal co-sharing workspace. But Stupid Old Studios, somehow, managed to also fill itself with the best, most creative, and generous people in the industry, all working to make each other's output better, while respecting one another's needs. It's hard to pull that off, especially as effortlessly as Stupid Old Studios has!
Sami Shah
Comedian
"
Evan Munro-Smith is so talented, diligent, and effective that every other director/editor I work with suffers from the curse of “not being Evan”. It’s why I’ve worked with him for years, and why I’ve dragged him with me from project to project - because my work honestly isn’t the same without the Evan touch.
Sammy J
Comedian
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The great thing about working with Stupid Old Studios, is that they are so attuned to comedy in the film medium, they know how to execute a comedian's idea and bring it to life on the screen. They consistently produce such high quality, hilarious and engaging content, it's no wonder they have built a reputation of being the go-to production company for comedy
Jude Perl
Comedian

How much does it cost?

Permanent Desk
$300/mo
24/7 access via key code
1 x permanent desk
8 hours per month of Podcast Studio hire (training provided)
Discounted Podcast Studio hire for additional hours
Unlimited meeting room and rehearsal room access
Hot Desk
$200/mo
24/7 access via key code
Access to one of our dedicated hot desks
4 hours per month of Podcast Studio hire (training provided)
Discounted Podcast Studio hire for additional hours
Unlimited meeting room and rehearsal room access
Free or discounted access to our Main Studio
Podcasting
$165/mo
4 hours Podcast Studio access (training provided)
4 hours of meeting room or rehearsal room hire per month
Discounted Podcast Studio hire for additional hours
Unlimited meeting room and rehearsal room access
Free or discounted access to our Main Studio

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FAQs

All the burning As to your Qs about the services we offer comedians and our spaces.

Do you produce podcasts or webseries?

It depends! If you have an idea that you are trying to get off the ground, get in touch and we will see if we can help. If we can't, we are always happy to see if there is someone we can point you to.

The best way to access our support and resources is by applying to be part of Comedy Lab. You can read more about Comedy Lab here.

I've heard you do cheap headshot days, is that true?

Yes! We run cheap headshot days where you can book in for a short and sweet session in our studio with our professional photographer. We generally promote them across our social media, in comedy specific Facebook groups and to our Humdinger members.

Do you film comedy specials?

It's what we love to do! We are the go-to production company for filming specials for comedians at all stages of their careers. We've filmed specials for Celia Pacquola, Melanie Bracewell, Guy Montgomery and many more. We offer a variety of packages at different price points with the most basic package starting at $5,000 + GST including editing. We shoot specials in our studio, which has a capacity of 120 people, or can shoot on location - we have shot at pretty much every comedy venue in Melbourne. We are also a production partner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and film many of their shows including RAW Comedy, Deadly Funny, The Great Debate and more. If you're interested in us filming your next special, please get in touch.

Do you offer any special deals for comedians?

Yes! Even if you aren't a current member, we do offer discounted rates on all of our studio hire and some of other other services such as photography and videography. We're a company started by comedians and know how tough it can be, so we are always keen to help if we can.

Do I have to be a stand-up comedian to get a membership?

No! We know that comedy is more than just stand-up, so if you're all about comedy but love sitting down, we're all about that too. Improv, sketch, writing, directing - as long as you've got comedy in mind, we've got a desk for you. You also do not need to be a professional comedian to access our memberships. If you're unsure if this it the space for you, please just get in touch.

How do Humdinger memberships work?

We have subsidised memberships for comedians that provide access to our resources at a number of different price points. These include permanent desks, hot desks and podcast only memberships, with all tiers providing discounted use of our other spaces. The memberships are month to month because we understand that being in the arts, your circumstances can change, so you're not locked in. But if you do give up your membership, you may not be able to get it back as places are limited. Availability varies so if you are interested, get in touch quick.

Still have questions?

Just give that contact button a click, we're happy to chat.