Keep your finger on the pulse as we showcase what’s ‘Up Next’ for our comedy scene with the freshest of funnies from comedy’s new kids on the block!

Handpicked by Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Arts Centre Melbourne, this show brings a night of hot-off-the-press laughs from a verified line-up of the funniest young performers the country has to offer. Expect stand-up, sketch, a few too many TikTok references and a big-name special guest every night! 

This jam-packed hour featuring alumni of Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Class Clowns program is sure to deliver your future favourites. Mentored by a professional comedy legend, all the performers have workshopped their very best material for these shows (picture a Rocky style training montage, but with less punches and more punchlines). It’s one not to miss. This is your chance to see the latest (and soon to be greatest) on the comedy scene.

Up Next is proudly supported by Collarts.

WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL
Ashley Johnson (MC)
Kate Kindleysides 
Hardy Croucher
Jensen Spencer
Con Coutis
Plus special guest to be announced

THURSDAY 4 APRIL
Kushi Venkatesh (MC)
Ashley Johnson
Halle Rose
Louis Prandolini
Han Arbuthnott
Plus special guest Bron Lewis

FRIDAY 5 APRIL
Kushi Venkatesh (MC)
Halle Rose
Hardy Croucher
Naomi Ross
Jon Walpole
Plus special guest Urvi Majumdar

SATURDAY 6 APRIL
Kushi Venkatesh (MC)
Kate Kindleysides
Jensen Spencer
Naomi Ross
Silly Siblings
Plus special guest Chris Parker (NZ)

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