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Super Hubert. Person in Superman costume posed dramatically on stage with Newcastle Comedy Club logo backdrop and red curtains
✓ Newcastle HeraldCulture & Curiosity1 min read

Super Hubert roasted by six comedians for homeless charity

Super Hubert will be roasted by six comedians at a December 18 charity event for Soul Hub.

Hubert Nossiter is known as Super Hubert. He wears a star-spangled suit and does magic tricks.

He has entertained the Hunter for 40 years. Now he is on the hot seat at Newcastle Comedy Club on December 18.

Six comedians will make him the punchline. They include Eddy Rockerfeller, Elliott Stewart and Paige Hally.

Then he gets the final reply. Soul Hub provides meals and help to Newcastle people facing homelessness and hardship.

The group will get all event proceeds. A charity auction will follow.

Super Hubert is new to being roasted. But he looks forward to trying something different.

He also wants to help a cause that matters.

December 18
Event date
6
Number of comedians
40 years
Years entertaining
Newcastle Comedy Club
Venue

Why it mattersThe event brings together a local legend and a struggling community service. It turns celebration into support. This happens when living costs are hitting hardest.

AustraliaNewcastle's homelessness support service gets a fundraising boost during an Australian cost-of-living crisis, with a local entertainment figure using his profile to give back.

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