How Melbourne ended up with the biggest comedy festival in the world
By Yasmin Jeffery

The very first Melbourne International Comedy Festival launched 40 years ago, and while it's kept its scrappy charm, things look pretty different today.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-40-year-anniversary/106450836

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How Melbourne ended up with the biggest comedy festival in the world

The very first Melbourne International Comedy Festival launched 40 years ago, and while it's kept its scrappy charm, things look pretty different today.

Sammy J & Randy - 2016 The Big Three Oh! | TheMelbComedyFest [4:47]

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Yumi Nagashima - Snow White Was Actually Japanese | Just For Laughs [4:26]

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Leanne Morgan Sets The Time Of Our Lives Tour With Shows In 32 U.S. Markets

Comedian Leanne Morgan has announced The Time of Our Lives Tour, a new run that will see her play 32 U.S. markets from June to December.

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Free Comedy, Jellicoe Park, Onehunga.

Free outdoor open mic comedy at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, 31/03/26 in Jellicoe Park, 80 Quadrant Road, Onehunga.

In the event of even light rain we will probably need to cancel.

It’s summer but may become cold so BRING SOMETHING WARM TO THROW ON.

Free, but koha gladly accepted.

This is an outdoor venue with on and off street parking close to the 30 bus route

You’re very welcome to come along and laugh but if you’d like to use the mic to tell a few jokes, just let the MC know and we’ll slot you in.

As an open mic we can’t control the jokes that individual comedians tell, parental discretion is advised.

Check the event at https://park.comedyshow.nz/events/jellicoe-park-onehunga-new-comedy-4/ for more info.

Organisers: Julia and Tessa Clement.

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How Bron Lewis went from dingy bars to hosting a MICF gala
By Velvet Winter

The crimson-haired comedian has gone from tiny open mics to the biggest stage in Melbourne in just a few short years.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-24/bron-lewis-interview-melbourne-international-comedy-festival/106487062

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How Bron Lewis went from dingy bars to hosting a MICF gala

The crimson-haired comedian has gone from tiny open mics to the biggest stage in Melbourne in just a few short years.

DC Comedy Writers Group is a collective for comedy writers. We meet on Zoom every Monday at 8:30 PM EST to sharpen our comedy skills through writing exercises and feedback on new material. Writers of all levels—newcomers and seasoned comics—are welcome!

Questions? Find us on FB/Insta/Threads: @DCComedyWriters
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David Cross Talks Ninth Special, Playing Comedy Clubs For First Time In Two Decades & Live Nation’s DOJ Settlement — Comedy Means Business Podcast
#News #ComedyMeansBusinessPodcast #DavidCross #StandUpComedy #TheEndoftheBeginningoftheEnd

https://deadline.com/2026/03/david-cross-new-special-comedy-means-business-interview-1236761816/

David Cross Talks Ninth Special, Playing Comedy Clubs For First Time In Two Decades & Live Nation’s DOJ Settlement — Comedy Means Business Podcast

David Cross discusses new special 'The End of the Beginning of the End,' returning to performing in comedy clubs and more on 'Comedy Means Business.'

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Comedian Ari Shaffir Returns To Wind Down Long-Running Storytelling Format With YMH Studios-Produced ‘The End’
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https://deadline.com/2026/03/ari-shaffir-the-end-release-date-1236761505/

Comedian Ari Shaffir Returns To Wind Down Long-Running Storytelling Format With YMH Studios-Produced ‘The End’

Ari Shaffir has announced 'The End,' a new extension of a long-running storytelling format, which will wind down his work in that arena.

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LA GRANDE IMPROVVISATA

Magazzini TuMiTurbi, domenica 12 aprile alle ore 21:00 CEST

Ai Magazzini by TuMiTurbi torna l'appuntamento de ‘La grande improvvisata’, il format di improvvisazione partorito dalle teste di cazzo di Accappella Show.

Lanciati sul palco uno dopo l’altro da registi scellerati, alcuni tra i comici più assurdi della nuova scena comica italiana improvviseranno interi set di stand up, ispirati solo da frasi bastard* e immagini confuse mai mostrate loro prima.

Con la folle partecipazione di Nanni Mascena, Lorenzo Deiana e Mattia Alfieri, e con Mattia De Paola alla regia.

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LA GRANDE IMPROVVISATA

Ai Magazzini by TuMiTurbi torna l'appuntamento de ‘La grande improvvisata’, il format di improvvisazione partorito dalle teste di cazzo di Accappella Show. Lanciati sul palco uno dopo l’altro da registi scellerati, alcuni tra i comici più assurdi della nuova scena comica italiana improvviseranno interi set di stand up, ispirati solo da frasi bastard* e immagini confuse mai mostrate loro prima. Con la folle partecipazione di Nanni Mascena, Lorenzo Deiana e Mattia Alfieri, e con Mattia De Paola alla regia.

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