Is it time to see if you have what it takes to make it to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival?
Heats for Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s 30th edition of RAW Comedy will take place across Australia from January and are hitting Mullumbimby and Byron Bay in February and March.
RAW Comedy will once again be looking for the freshest comedic talent across the country. Everyone’s favourite funny woman on a mission, Mandy Nolan will be MC at the RAW Comedy heats at the Byron Services Club on Monday, 23 February and Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club on Monday, 9 March.
‘Every RAW Comedy line-up is completely unique: expect hidden gems, wild card moments, and comedy legends in the making. Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of Australian comedy!’ said a spokesperson for RAW Comedy.
‘No corner of the continent will be left unturned in the search, high and low, in all major cities including Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Bunbury, Byron Bay, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Fremantle, Geelong, Hobart, Melbourne, Mullumbimby, Newcastle, Parramatta, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Wollongong and many more.’
Contestants will deliver their best five minutes of original material for local audiences. Winners of the heats will advance to state finals, then participants at their peak will battle it out one punchline at a time at the RAW Comedy National Grand Final, held during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The crowned champion will not only take home the prestigious RAW Comedy title but also secure a coveted spot at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to compete in ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ and rub shoulders with leading emerging comics from around the world.
Book tickets at www.rawcomedy.com.au/heats or at www.mandynolan.com.au.
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