Best of British

United Kingdom

Nominee Best Comedy Show 2015 & 2016 Perth FRINGE WORLD

The British Invasion is back! An exclusive lineup of four headline acts has been flown in especially from the UK. Best of British Productions have broken the bank to bring the best line-up possible to Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

As seen on Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Comedy Store & Netflix. Previous acts include Sarah Millican, Georgie Carrol, Troy Hawke, Jimmy Carr & Jimeoin.

Brand-new line-up for 2025!

'Best of British is one of the greatest nights of comedy on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival calendar, for good reason. You’re getting exactly what you paid for: a top-class night of some of the best British humour.' ★★★★ Herald Sun

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Suitable for audiences 18+

Language – occasional coarse language

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Show Details

Ticket Prices

$20.50 - $32.50

Time

7.15pm| 8.00pm| 6.15pm| 8.30pm| 9.20pm| 7.30pm| 10.30pm| 9.45pm| 3.00pm| 4.30pm| 4.45pm

Wed 26 Mar: 7.15pm;
Wed 26 Mar: 8.30pm;
Thu 27 Mar: 7.15pm;
Thu 27 Mar: 8.30pm;
Fri 28 Mar: 8pm;
Fri 28 Mar: 9.20pm;
Fri 28 Mar: 10.30pm;
Sat 29 Mar: 3pm;
Sat 29 Mar: 4.30pm;
Sat 29 Mar: 8pm;
Sat 29 Mar: 9.20pm;
Sat 29 Mar: 10.30pm;
Sun 30 Mar: 3pm;
Sun 30 Mar: 4.30pm;
Sun 30 Mar: 6.15pm;
Sun 30 Mar: 7.30pm;
Mon 31 Mar: 7.15pm;
Mon 31 Mar: 8.30pm;
Tue 1 Apr: 7.15pm;
Tue 1 Apr: 8.30pm;
Tue 1 Apr: 9.45pm;
Wed 2 Apr: 7.15pm;
Wed 2 Apr: 8.30pm;
Thu 3 Apr: 7.15pm;
Thu 3 Apr: 8.30pm;
Fri 4 Apr: 8pm;
Fri 4 Apr: 9.20pm;
Fri 4 Apr: 10.30pm;
Sat 5 Apr: 4.45pm;
Sat 5 Apr: 8pm;
Sat 5 Apr: 9.20pm;
Sat 5 Apr: 10.30pm;
Sun 6 Apr: 4.45pm;
Sun 6 Apr: 6.15pm;
Sun 6 Apr: 7.30pm;
Mon 7 Apr: 7.15pm;
Mon 7 Apr: 8.30pm;
Tue 8 Apr: 7.15pm;
Tue 8 Apr: 8.30pm;
Tue 8 Apr: 9.45pm;
Wed 9 Apr: 7.15pm;
Wed 9 Apr: 8.30pm;
Thu 10 Apr: 7.15pm;
Thu 10 Apr: 8.30pm;
Fri 11 Apr: 8pm;
Fri 11 Apr: 9.20pm;
Fri 11 Apr: 10.30pm;
Sat 12 Apr: 4.45pm;
Sat 12 Apr: 8pm;
Sat 12 Apr: 9.20pm;
Sat 12 Apr: 10.30pm;
Sun 13 Apr: 4.45pm;
Sun 13 Apr: 6.15pm;
Sun 13 Apr: 7.30pm;
Mon 14 Apr: 7.15pm;
Mon 14 Apr: 8.30pm;
Tue 15 Apr: 7.15pm;
Tue 15 Apr: 8.30pm;
Tue 15 Apr: 9.45pm;
Wed 16 Apr: 7.15pm;
Wed 16 Apr: 8.30pm;
Thu 17 Apr: 8pm;
Thu 17 Apr: 9.20pm;
Thu 17 Apr: 10.30pm;
Fri 18 Apr: 8pm;
Fri 18 Apr: 9.20pm;
Fri 18 Apr: 10.30pm;
Sat 19 Apr: 4.45pm;
Sat 19 Apr: 8pm;
Sat 19 Apr: 9.20pm;
Sat 19 Apr: 10.30pm;
Sun 20 Apr: 3pm;
Sun 20 Apr: 4.30pm;
Sun 20 Apr: 7.15pm;
Sun 20 Apr: 8.30pm
Exford Hotel, 199 Russell Street, Melbourne

Venue

Exford Hotel

199 Russell Street, Melbourne

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Licensed Venue

Licensed venue: under 18s permitted with parent or guardian

Venue Accessibility

There ground floor has step-free access, but there are 24 steps up to the performance space on the first floor. There is an accessible bathroom on the ground floor.

There is unfixed level seating and low lighting during the show.

The closest accessible parking bays are on Russell St.

Duration

60 minutes

Suitable for audiences 18+

Language – occasional coarse language

Venues may have licensing restrictions. Please check the venue information above.

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Nominee Best Comedy Show 2015 & 2016 Perth FRINGE WORLD

As seen on Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Comedy Store & Netflix. Previous acts include Sarah Millican, Georgie Carrol, Troy Hawke, Jimmy Carr & Jimeoin.

Brand-new line-up for 2025!

Sold Out 2024

Suitable for audiences 18+

Language – occasional coarse language

Back to Listings

Best of British

Suitable for audiences 18+

Suitable for audiences 18+

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