Critically-acclaimed comedian André De Freitas returns with his second hour of stand-up. In this new show, André dives into that strange stage of adulthood where your parents stop being parents and start becoming actual humans – messy, emotional, complicated humans. He talks about uprooting his life to find a new life in America, discovering what race you apparently are in a different country and trying to figure out where you fit in and stumbling through love. Along the way, he wrestles with the uncomfortable questions that come with growing up but most of us are too embarrassed to say out loud – are we genuinely good people, or just performing goodness for everyone around us? It’s a funny, sharp and surprisingly heartfelt coming-of-age hour about identity, belonging and figuring out who we really are when nobody’s watching.

'Leaves them howling with laughter.' ★★★★★ Sunday Express (UK)

'Combination of quirkiness and intelligence. A pleasure.' ★★★★ The Telegraph (UK)

'A winning presence from the first word to the last.' ★★★★★ The Recs (UK)

'Hugely entertaining storytelling.' ★★★★★ ThreeWeeks (UK)

Comedians of Europe is a collaboration across the best European comedians who perform in English. We have been on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC, Hulu, as well as sold out shows across the world.

Now we are in Australia to give you our jokes... and take your jobs.

Got a problem? One professional psychiatrist and four thoroughly unqualified comedians try to solve it. 

Like a hilarious, unlicensed group therapy session where no one actually gets better.

After selling-out major theatres in Europe and London, André De Freitas and Dr Benji Waterhouse bring their box office hit to Melbourne. 

Past audience problems include:

‘How do I leave a cult without hurting their feelings?’

‘What’s the most ethical way to kill my goldfish?’

and

‘Help, my mum is on OnlyFans!’ 

NB. Not a substitute for professional advice, obviously.

'Funny without turning patients into punchlines.' ★★★★★ The Telegraph (UK)

'Humane, hilarious and eye-opening.' The Guardian (UK)

'The Adam Kay of mental healthcare.' The Times (UK)

'Leaves them howling with laughter.' ★★★★★ Sunday Express (UK)

'Combination of quirkiness and intelligence. A pleasure.' ★★★★ The Telegraph (UK)

'A winning presence from the first word to the last.' ★★★★★ The Recs (UK)

'Hugely entertaining storytelling.' ★★★★★ ThreeWeeks (UK)

With two sell-out UK tours, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is smashing it right now. They’d say they’re delivering key outcomes with impact in a fast-paced environment.

Their hilarious new show is a must see: a deep-dive into how corporate bullsh*ttery is taking over the world, and your life.

From pointless meetings and mission statements to Linkedin Influencers and the word ‘synergies’, the working world is awash with bullsh*t. Now it’s spreading, meaning you have to set up an account, download an app and answer a survey just to buy a pair of socks.

Don't miss this laugh-out-loud, "oh-my-god-that’s-exactly-what-happens-at-my-work" new show from your favourite workplace wankers.

'Exquisite.' ★★★★★ Weekend Notes

'Meticulously written... you’d swear they had been spying on every office in the country.' ★★★★ Theatre Travels

'The most original show we saw this year.' Nicola G, Edinburgh

'Probably the best Fringe comedy show we’ve ever attended.' Steven K, Adelaide

Best of the Edinburgh Fest is one of Melbourne’s favourite and original lineup shows, and it’s back in 2026!

Three international acts for the price of one!

Get ready to witness the freshest international comedic voices around, including the the self-deprecating and lovable Jimmy McGhie (UK), the delightful and bubbly Laura Lexx (UK) and the clean yet edgy William Wang (China/Aus).

This is the one Comedy Festival show  not to be missed.

Jimmy McGhie has performed stand-up all over the world and is now a top circuit act in the UK, as well as a highly sought after corporate awards host and TV warm up artist. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Comedy Central, ABC Australia, THREE New Zealand, Absolute Radio and regularly provides the studio warm up for BBC1’s Graham Norton Show, ITV’s Loose Women and Channel 4’s Deal or No Deal.

Laura Lexx is a comedian, author and actor, with over 10 years in stand-up under her belt and two published books. She was a finalist in the Amused Moose Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in 2018 won Best Performer in the Comedian's Choice Awards and was in the top 10 of the Funniest Joke of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and won the Comedians' Choice award at the 2019 Chortle Awards. Her television appearances have included Roast Battle, Hypothetical, Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week.

William Wang, known for his sharp observational humour and distinctive delivery, has been performing stand-up comedy since 2018 and has become a regular on the Australian comedy circuit. His comedy is clean yet edgy, blending quirkiness with a fresh perspective and confidence to the stage. Drawing from his immigrant experience, he hilariously unpacks cultural differences, everyday struggles and the absurdities of life in Australia.

Hello. It is me, Lucifer. The Devil. Beelzebub. I know you heard some things about me and I am here to set the record straight. God has lied. I’m not a bad person. I'm a very cheeky boy. Come see the show. Or not! I dont judge. Unlike you know who. 

'Brilliant.' ★★★★★ The Times (UK)

'Hilarious and thought provoking.' ★★★★★ The Guardian (UK)

'A comedy masterpiece.' ★★★★★ Daily Mail (UK)

Jim Jefferies' tour support.

George is back in Melbourne with a brand-new show about things that give life meaning – good wine, delicious food and his girlfriend's fantastic bottom.

An uplifting and hilarious hour from one of Europe's rising stars

'You will ache from laughing so hard.' ★★★★★ Reviews Hub

'George remains of the best comedians you’ll see at the Fringe.' ★★★★★ The Quintessential Review

'Masterful storytelling.' ★★★★½ European Comedy Awards

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? Anyway, I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.

'A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour.' ★★★★ The Times (UK)

'One of the top ten comedians in the UK.'  The Independent (UK)

'Seriously funny.' The Guardian (UK)

'It is always a delight to see him perform and this was another example of his wit, comedic talent and seemingly laidback, amiable style and is a great way to spend an hour.' ★★★★★ One4Review (UK)

Ian is a hugely experienced broadcaster, podcaster and writer and a brilliantly funny comedian. He performs at all the major comedy venues/festivals in the UK and around the world. He regularly posts reels on social media and he’s very quickly built up a following of over 60,000 followers on Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook. His reels have had millions of views across those platforms. 

In the last four years, he’s performed his one man shows at EdinburghFringe to packed rooms and great reviews. In 2023, he won a prestigious Spirit of the Fringe award. He took his last show on tour across the country finishing with a sold out show at London’s Comedy Store. He made his debut at Melbourne International Comedy Festival last year to sold out rooms and he's about to embark on another national tour

Aside from stand-up comedy, Ian co-hosted the award winning Rock N Roll Football on Absolute Radio for five years with Ian Wright. He currently presents a very popular (50,000 downloads per episode) twice weekly Arsenal podcast Handbrake Off for The Athletic. A live version of the podcast recently sold out Leicester Square Theatre in London. He’s also a regular on Times Radio. His book To Be Someone was published in 2020 and has had almost 500 four and five star reviews on Amazon.

Audience reviews for Looking for the Wow:

'This man is a genius. I want him installed in my kitchen. Clever, witty abut also thoughtful, Ian will make you laugh until your insides hurt.' 

'Ian carefully crafts and delivers a show with extreme professionalism and leaves you hurting with laughter.'

'Ian Stone is looking for the wow and he definitely brings it with this show. Full of energy from the very outset, this is a must-see show.'

'So seamless, funny and confident. Some of the best stand-up I’ve ever seen.'

After selling out venues across the country, 100% Scottish Comedy is back at Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Jojo Sutherland, David Callan, Gill Cordiner, Grant Mushet & Iain Pringle.

This show is a celebration of Scotland's unique culture, wit and charmingly quirky sensibilities. We're talking about a comedy experience that's as robust as a good single malt whisky, as hearty as a bowl of haggis and as sharp as a Highland blade.

'Hilarious… unapologetically Scottish and irresistibly funny.' ★★★★½ Fringefeed

Featuring a rotating lineup of:

Jojo Sutherland

Since bursting onto the UK comedy scene in 2002, Jojo has been an unstoppable comedy force known for being able to expertly garner laughs from every subject she touches on.

'Jojo Sutherland is bloody brilliant.' The Scotsman

'A performer the audience could have watched all night!' The Herald (UK)

'Will unnerve and mesmerise in equal measures.' ★★★★★ Broadway Baby (UK) 

You may have seen Jojo on tour with Jonathan Pie, BBC, ITV, Channel 4 or the online sitcom M.U.F.F alongside Netflix and HBO star Daniel Sloss and she was a standout act on BBC Scotland's Comedians at the Kings.

2019 saw Jojo return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a new solo show Riches to Rags which received glowing reviews, saw her take the 2020 Scottish Comedy Award for Best Show and has since been recorded for a Radio 4 special.

David Callan

David cut his teeth in Scottish comedy institutions like The Stand and Monkey Barrel before travelling the world performing at comedy clubs and festivals.

'A master storyteller whose yarns are funny at every turn.' Fringefeed

'Sharp, charismatic stand-up.' TwoThree Comedy Taipei

'A classy, funny performance.' The Joke Factory, Kuala Lumpar

Gill Cordiner

Raunchy, relatable and outrageously funny; Gill is the wildest auntie at any party and definitely isn't ready to settle down.

Regular guest on 6PR

'Inappropriate, raucously hilarious.' Chortle (UK)

Winner of WA Comedian of the Year 2023

Winner of Funniest 5 2023

Grant Mushet

Having moved to Australia to work on oil rigs and mine sites before quitting to pursue comedy full-time, Grant Mushet is a seasoned professional stand-up comedian of pure gusto who works a room with incredible crowd work, unbelievable stories and hilarious gags.

Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award 2021 Perth FRINGE WORLD 

'Intelligent, nuanced and surreally hilarious observations.' ★★★★½ The Fourth Wall

'A seasoned professional.' ★★★★ Fringefeed

Iain Pringle

Australian comedy’s most recent Scottish import, Iain hits the spot like a cold can of Tennent’s on a hot summer's day. Last year, he was selling out at the Edinburgh Fringe with the Panel Prize-winning show Deep Fried in Patter.

'Iain delivers a riotous blend of relatable and absurd comedy.' ★★★★½ Fringefeed

'Iain is a fearless new comic with a unique voice. Definitely one to watch!' Chris Forbes 

'Absolutely class act.' Mark Nelson

Best International Act Nominee at the 2024 Perth Laughies 

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart and humour of Scotland. Whether you're a true Scot or just a curious visitor, 100% Scottish Comedy is here to welcome you with open arms, a warm smile and a punchline that'll keep you laughing all night long. Slàinte!