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Melbourne Comedy Fest International Favourites


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Find the hottest Comedy Festival acts here

Sometimes, events and institutions can be a little too eager to affix “International” to the front door. We see it at tiny rural airports, tinier art galleries and restaurants serving basked goods. “International” can be one misleading boast.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, however, is perfectly entitled to wield the term. Alongside Edinburgh's Fringe and Montréal's Just For Laughs event, this local laugh-fest is legitimately big time.

Peter Cook, Joan Rivers, Steve Wright and Lenny Henry have all enjoyed past association with the festival.

To be candid, this 2010 is a little light on global marquee names. So, we've shone a torch on the best to help you find your way.

Helen Razer, Citysearch

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Best of International Favourites

Arj Barker - Let me do the Talking (USA)

The US comedian we wish to claim as our own returns to the shores he loves for Melbourne's comedy festival.

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The Pajama Men: Last Stand to Reason

They might be wearing jim-jams, but don’t expect a bedtime story from last year's Barry Award winners.

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Josie Long: Be Honourable (UK)

Although gentler than you average woodland creature, Josie Long’s comic fangs are whetted.

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Julian Clary: Lord of the Mince

To find out if there’s any meat left in this mincer, you’ll have to sample his wares.

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Nina Conti:Talk to the Hand (UK)

With her hand up a five dollar toy monkey, Conti builds a million dollar act.

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David O'Doherty in David O'Doh-Party (IRE)

Few dare to wring emotion from a 1980s Casio. Here, man and inadequate keyboard become one.

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Des Bishop (IRE)

Irish funny man Des Bishop returns to the Melbourne Comedy festival to regale his appreciative audience with more tales – but this time, it’s a family affair.

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