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The Bendigo Comedy Festival returns with its biggest laughs yet.

Back for its 5th year the Bendigo Comedy Festival promises to be bigger, better and most importantly funnier than ever with a diverse array of some of Australia’s best comedians.

In no particular order (we tried to but they’re all just as good as the last) Get ready to laugh until it hurts with winner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Most Outstanding show of 2023 Gillian Cosgriff. You may know him as a version of Chopper but now see the man himself with a whole new show from Australian comedy legend Heath Franklin. We’re super lucky to have “Have You Been Paying Attention” regular Alex Ward somehow fitting the festival in with her takeover of Australian comedy. He’s currently filming a TV show we’re not allowed to know anything about but somehow, we’ve also managed to lock in Australian favourite and absolute crusher of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, Dane Simpson. The festival will also see the return of previous year’s favourites Daniel Connell and Kirsty Webeck as well as the debut of The Breast Of The Fest, a hilarious line up showcasing some of Australia’s fastest rising stars.

The Gala is back, the local showcase is back, the Sunday show is back, at this point we’re sure you’re back!

Tickets are on sale Thursday 27 July at www.bendigocomedyfestival.com.au

The Bendigo Comedy Festival is supported by Tough Cookie Marketing, Agnico Eagle, Mulqueen Printers, Comedy Victoria and the City of Greater Bendigo.

Dates: Wednesday 11 to Sunday 15 October, 2023
Venues: The Capital’s Engine Room Theatre & The Cambrian Hotel.

Media contact for interview arrangements, high-res photos, bios and further info:

Ashley Greblo
Bendigo Comedy Festival
Ph: 0419 309 060
Email: bendigocomedy@gmail.com