Ally Dent

Ally Dent is one of those comedians who feels like she’s been part of the Adelaide scene forever — and somehow is still just getting started.

A rising name in South Australian comedy, Ally has built her reputation the proper way: grinding it out across rooms like Rhino Room, Cranker Comedy, and just about every stage that’ll hand her a mic and a slightly questionable crowd.

At the Adelaide Fringe, Ally isn’t just performing — she’s building shows and running them. She’s the host and driving force behind 4King Queen’s Comedy, a high-energy all-female showcase that brings together some of the sharpest women on the local circuit for a night of punchlines, chaos, and big Fringe energy.

She’s also no stranger to jumping into the deep end — stepping in to host touring shows like Chaos Theory and popping up across multiple venues during Fringe season, proving she’s as reliable as she is funny.

Off stage, Ally is just as invested in the scene itself, producing open mic nights like Comedy and Chaos in Christies, helping create space for new comics to come through the same way she did.

On Oldmate & Josh, Ally brings quick wit, real stories from the trenches of live comedy, and the kind of perspective that only comes from someone actively in the mix — juggling shows, crowds, and the beautiful chaos that is Fringe.

Expect laughs, honesty, and a few moments where you realise comedy might be slightly more unhinged behind the curtain than you thought.