40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala(2026)
40 years of funny
Denise Scott hosts the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala featuring a stellar lineup including Claire Hooper, Josh Thomas, Urzila Carlson, Sammy J, Matt Okine, Sashi Perera, Takashi Wakasugi, Ray O'Leary, Nath Valvo and more.
Movie: 40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
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Emma Holland
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Josh Thomas
Sez
Gillian Cosgriff
Takashi Wakasugi
Ray O'Leary
Rhys Nicholson
Ivan Aristeguieta
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Denise Scott hosts the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala featuring a stellar lineup including Claire Hooper, Josh Thomas, Urzila Carlson, Sammy J, Matt Okine, Sashi Perera, Takashi Wakasugi, Ray O'Leary, Nath Valvo and more.
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2026-03-25
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