Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Paul McDermott hosts a two hour special celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. It features encore performances from Charity Galas and Opening Night specials plus some special moments that network censors deemed unsuitable for TV audiences…until now. Featured artists include Fiona O’Loughlin, Lee Mack, Lenny Henry, Judith Lucy, Dave Hughes, Julian Clary, Arj Barker, Tim Minchin, Shaun Micallef, Danny Bhoy, Carl Barron, Wil Anderson, Josh Thomas, Tripod, Rich Hall, the Mighty Boosh, Dylan Moran, Jeff Green, Kitty Flanagan, Jimeoin, Glenn Robbins, the D Generation, Norman Gunston, Bill Bailey, Adam Hills and Tom Gleeson. In fact, more than fifty of the most acclaimed artists that have taken the Comedy Gala stage in Melbourne since 1987.

The most-revered, most-anticipated and most-magnificent of comedy occasions. Hear the roars of laughter, feel the love … it’s time for the night that stops the nation. An awesome line-up of comedy stars gathered at St Kilda’s historic Palais Theatre for a greater charitable cause. Under the watchful eye of TV viewers everywhere, the Comedy Festival warms up in spectacular fashion. There will be a red carpet, paparazzi and even some sequins. Yes, it’s a little bit fancy. The Gala is undeniably the hottest show in town. Tickets go off like prawns in the sun. Give it up with your gaffaws, applause and cash.