Raise the Bar Comedy proudly presents Raise the Bra, a unique show featuring top women and non-binary comics from the Festival. Come down to Queen Vic Women's Centre in the heart of the CBD and enjoy a night of big laughs in a warm, vibrant environment! 

With different incredible comics each night, our show is a riot with themed nights like Tinder Tales (March 28), Mum's the Word (March 29), Guilty Pleasures (March 30), Black Widow (April 4), Career Day, (April 5) and Dysfunctional Families (April 6). Follow our Instagram @raisethebarcomedy for more info on the themes and lineups! 

Some of our acts will include He Huang (Australia’s Got Talent), Sashi Perera (Nominee Best Comedy), Jenny Tian (viral sensation and comedienne extraordinaire), Janty Blair (Winner Deadly Funny 2022) and Sonia Di Iorio (The Project) amongst others.

About Raise the Bar Comedy:

For years, Raise the Bar Comedy has been selling out their monthly showcase spotlighting the best and brightest women and non-binary comedians from Melbourne and beyond. Now, the laughter extravaganza takes centre stage at Melbourne Comedy Festival.

'Gem of a comedy night. Brill line-up, brill evening, brill comedy event'  Chuck Moore Reviews 

'This is where the good stuff is… a room dedicated to women and nonbinary comedians' - Jack Brady 

"What a great show. True honour to have performed there." Kirsty Webeck

‘Hilariously entertaining Comedy’ ★★★★ Joy Norton, FringeFeed

'The rapport between the comedians and Bee's fantastic skills as an MC and curator make Raise the Bra an unmissable feature of this year's Comedy Festival.' - Theatre Travels, March 2024

'I would strongly urge you to see this. Each night promises a unique theme that anyone can relate to and you don't have to be a woman to thoroughly enjoy yourself.' - Theatre Thoughts, March 2024

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