40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2026)
Overview
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.
Cast
Emma Holland
Emma Holland
Denise Scott
Host
Josh Thomas
Josh Thomas
Sez
Sez
Gillian Cosgriff
Gillian Cosgriff
Takashi Wakasugi
Takashi Wakasugi
Ray O'Leary
Ray O'Leary
Rhys Nicholson
Rhys Nicholson
Ivan Aristeguieta
Ivan Aristeguieta
Joel Creasey
Joel Creasey
Urzila Carlson
Urzila Carlson
Anisa Nandaula
Anisa Nandaula
Sammy J
Sammy J
Matthew Okine
Matt Okine
Chloe Petts
Chloe Petts
Geraldine Hickey
Geraldine Hickey
Guy Williams
Guy Williams
Melanie Bracewell
Melanie BracewellRecommendations
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