From 27th March
There’s nothing funny about graphic design. It’s the third most essential human need after food and phone. So, in this award-winning debut hour, please allow Elliot to show you some of his finest client work in what is a completely serious portfolio presentation by an established industry professional.
From 27th March
In 2023 my boyfriend tried to kill me in my sleep. We are still going strong. This is a story about theft, anxiety and unforgettable biscuits. A new hour of comedy from one of NZ's best.
From 27th March
Succulent Comedy Showcase features Australia's funniest upcoming Asian-Australian comedians. Don’t miss out on a deliciously hilarious time! A combination special of comedians, three shows, MSG guaranteed.
From 27th March
An hour of sex-chat from boisterous comedian Jess Fuchs, as she debuts her raucous, relatable and racy new show. Expect razor-sharp crowd work, playful observations and over-sharing.
From 27th March
Nominee: Best Show - 2022 NZ International Comedy Festival
New Zealand musical comedy power-couple Laura Daniel (Taskmaster NZ) and Joseph Moore (has also been on TV) bring a high-energy boiler room set of brand-new timeless classics.
From 27th March
Good friendships are rare. To find a good friend, you’ll need so much determination that Mt. Everest wants to climb you.
Join Harry Jun on his expedition for friendship in his Friendship Safari. He’ll tell jokes, and show you cartoons he drew, all in the name of friendship.
From 27th March
Nominee 2022 & 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show.
Internationally acclaimed cult-favourite Laura Davis returns. Follow Laura's rapid-fire stand-up through society, politics, existentialism and probably dogs. All your standard stuff. Deft, refreshing and hilarious, this "beguiling" (Chortle, UK) comedy hour is a must see.
From 27th March
Mish Wittrup spent her whole life making sure everyone believed her lies. In her latest show, she's checking in to make sure that you all still believe them and that you all still think she's perfect.
As seen on ABC TV's Fisk and Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe, and fresh off her Melbourne International Comedy Festival Best Newcomer nomination (2022), Mish Wittrup is sharing her tips on how to make people adore you.
From 27th March
Red Richardson is one of the UK's fastest rising stand-up comedians. His online 'Stay Toxic' sketches have well over 100 million views on Instagram alone and he has recently taken Bugatti Live all over the US and The UK on a 60+ date sold out tour, including two sold out show shows at The LA comedy store as well as the iconic Shepards Bush Empire in London. Join him for his first visit to Australia for an hour of hard-hitting stand-up comedy.
From 27th March
David Correos has created some of the most unhinged, volatile and reckless comedy over the years. 2025 promises to be all those things and more. This is David’s comedy noise spectacular!
Think Fred Again in scale, and David Correos in funny.
From 27th March
Jack Ansett started posting in his Facebook Community Group “What's Everyone Having For Dinner?" and he became a viral sensation.
There was a period where he could not walk down the street without somebody yelling from their car window "what's for dinner dickhead". (a period of 1 day, just happened the once.)
Ever since he has developed a sick obsession with Facebook Community Groups. This show will explore some of his favourites.
From 28th March
Comedic genius Ruby Teys performs her original Australiana tropicana psychological sh*tstorm. An ode to the Gold Coast's most treasured showgirls, bikies, predators, crisp dry White Coolabahs, prawn cocktails and the sugar daddies that kept them all in business!
From 1st April
Bingo meets tech meets comedy. Join the UK’s premiere IT consultants turned comedy double act, Foxdog Studios in this interactive show for introverts. Expect robots, comedy and chaos. Play along on your charged phone (but in a fun way).
*DR BINGOS WARNING: DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU WANT TO PLAY ACTUAL BINGO
Not sure what to see at this year’s festival? Why not try a little bit of lots of things at the WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE at the Greek!
It’s an all-star lineup of Melbourne International comedy festival acts doing snippets of their acclaimed shows.
From 8th April
The last two years have been big for Jake. His online videos have racked up over 500 million views, he's supported Michael McIntyre on tour around the world, appeared on BBC's Live At The Apollo, and been diagnosed by a lot of strangers on the internet.
Described as ‘a joke machine’ by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert's star is rising. He is currently on his first ever tour across the UK, Europe, and now Australia!
From 8th April
Two supernovas of stage, screen and socials have teamed up for the maddest show of the festival. Standup, music, and a whole lot of horsing around.
From 8th April
Don’t miss this fantastic night out with award-winning stand-up, podcaster and author, Kai Humphries, who for the past few years has toured live in 55 countries with Daniel Sloss, opening in massive theatres and arenas all over the world.
From 8th April
Sofie Hagen returns to her craft of devastatingly brilliant joke writing and storytelling.
Edinburgh comedy award winner Sofie Hagen presents; Banglord.
From 8th April
South Africa’s hottest stand-up (not in looks) returns to Australia with not just any old regular stand-up show. Because it’s a new regular stand-up show! Guaranteed to have you laugh and laugh and laugh or your money back (no refunds).
From 8th April
Connor arrives fresh from an extraordinary 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he sold nearly 10,000 tickets and was awarded a New York run of 8 shows 12 – 17 November as part of the Soho Playhouse’s Fringe Encore Series. He is further honoured that this season is officially part of the 2024 New York Comedy Festival and it is a highlight of his incredible 100+ date British, Australian and European tour to be able to perform this week of shows.
From 8th April
Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Mat Ewins comes to Melbourne with an hilarious multimedia extravaganza.
From 8th April
Resilience is having a resurgence. Hot on the heels of ice-baths, manifesting and mindfulness, a new fad has emerged for the gullible self-help enthusiast.
‘Resilience’, formerly known as ‘life’ can now be taught, mostly by sneaky spiritual entrepreneurs.
Woody is back with another blistering assault on societal hogwash and the pretentious obsession of our striving for higher status.
From 8th April
Forbidden temptation... throbbing manhoods... thrusting surrender...Since thumbing the pages of naughty books at the local library as a kid, Hayley Sproull has been tickled by the world of erotica. Nominated for Best Show at the 2024 NZ International Comedy Festival, Hayley’s latest hour of her signature comedy style is guaranteed to make you feel quite hot and a little bit bothered.
From 14th April
Join the co-creator and co-host of cult hit podcast All Killa No Filla for a joyous and uplifting show from a comedian known for making “powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects” (Guardian).
From 14th April
Life is gunna life and brains are gunna brain. A debut hour as raw and silly as you'd expect from acclaimed oversharer Kemah Bob.
‘A rollicking debut from a comic who can now add fine fringe show to her many prior accomplishments’
★★★★ Guardian
From 18th April
Rachel, “very much the rock'n'roll star of British comedy'”(Rolling Stone), is bringing her acerbic stand up to Australia.
Rachel manages to get annoyed about everything from air fryers to children, despite having neither. Expect big rants and big laughs. Co-host of international smash-hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo.
From 18th April
It’s clear what toxic masculinity is, but what does positive masculinity look like in a modern context? Josh Berry intends to provide some sort of answer to this question, through his many impressions and characters, as he tells the tale of being his best friend’s best man earlier this year. From routines on how to organise a ‘progressive stag do’, to the amusing difficulties men seem to face around positive emotional expression, the show is an opportunity for us to have a ruddy good laugh at a concept that could do with being taken a bit less seriously. There’s also a routine about how much Josh hates runners and refuses to become one.
N.B. Josh has since entered a half marathon.
