"40 years of funny" 25 March 2026 Comedy 120 mins
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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Emma Holland as Emma Holland
Denise Scott as Host
Josh Thomas as Josh Thomas
Gillian Cosgriff as Gillian Cosgriff
Ray O'Leary as Ray O'Leary
Rhys Nicholson as Rhys Nicholson
Claire Hooper as Claire Hooper
Ivan Aristeguieta as Ivan Aristeguieta
Joel Creasey as Joel Creasey
Urzila Carlson as Urzila Carlson
ANISA NANDAULA as Anisa Nandaula
Sammy J as Sammy J
Matthew Okine as Matt Okine
Chloe Petts as Chloe Petts
Geraldine Hickey as Geraldine Hickey
Guy Williams as Guy Williams
Australia 25 March 2026
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