I have the West End Whingers to thank for turning me on to Bob Downe. They admit to having a bit of a crush on “Australia’s clown prince of polyester” and I can see why. He’s a sweetheart. Downe is a ...

Just when we thought we knew all we could know about Bob Downe, regional TV host and crooner of 1970s hits, the polyester-suited swinger has come out as straight. Undermining plausibility, the ...

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2 Photos: SIX THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal Ahead of Melbourne Run After his sell out success of Viva Bob Vegas! Bob Downe is bringing back his new swinging cabaret Jazzy! to the Paddo RSL 26th & 27th ...

Bob Downe is coming back to Brisbane to sing and swing his way through 20 Golden Greats. Hot on the heels of hit seasons in Edinburgh, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, it’s the show where you’ll come ...

BOB DOWNE is 40! One of Australia’s most loved and enduring comedy characters was created back in the swinging 80’s. 'Can you stand it?' exclaims the Prince of Polyester, 'coz let’s face it kids, I’m ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Hyde Park will be transformed into the world of big hair during January as the Sydney Festival's ...

Sometimes it's good to slip your brain into neutral for a hearty chunk of simple undemanding fun - which is where Bob Downe comes in. When the wholesome king of safari suit cool shakes his touche to ...

I love Australia. We’re the chillest, most laid-back, funny, most beautiful country on the planet. No wonder the world is so jealous, even if they do think they’ll be killed by a spider, snake, or ...