40th Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala

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.

Cast

Emma Holland

as Emma Holland

Denise Scott

as Host

Josh Thomas

as Josh Thomas

Sez

as Sez

Gillian Cosgriff

as Gillian Cosgriff

Takashi Wakasugi

as Takashi Wakasugi

Ray O'Leary

as Ray O'Leary

Rhys Nicholson

as Rhys Nicholson

Claire Hooper

as Claire Hooper

Ivan Aristeguieta

as Ivan Aristeguieta

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