Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala Releases Line-Up

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala is the night when 20 of the funniest people from Australia and around the world take the stage to use comedy as a force for good.

Hosted by Australia's multi award winning comedian and actor, Celia Pacquola, this this year marks the 30th year of the Comedy Festival and the 21st that the Gala has supported the incredible work of Oxfam Australia.

Taking place at the Palais Theatre, the incredible line-up includes Rich Hall, Anne Edmonds, Tommy Little, David O'Doherty, Stephen K Amos, Frank Woodley, Urzila Carlson, Matt Okine and heaps more.

Channel Ten will broadcast the event live on Monday, 21 March at 7.30pm and you can donate $5 by texting SMILE to 1996 77 77.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival opens on Wednesday, 23 March and runs until Sunday, 17 April.