7 Comedians Tell Us Who We Should See At Melbourne Comedy Festival

Wil Anderson

“My favourite comedian Justin Hamilton is making his comeback to the Festival after a break. His show Johnny Loves Mary Forever 1994 about his time telling jokes in war zones will be a must-see.”

Felicity Ward might think Heath Franklin is GROSSSSS but we should still see his show.

Felicity Ward

“Heath Franklin's show, May I Borrow A Crisis?. I've worked with Heath for nearly ten years (GROSSSSS) and have been busting to see him step away from the Chopper 'stache and sunnies, so he can show everyone how funny he is by himself. Probably the sharpest, funniest brain I know. He's a freak. A talented, talented freak.”

Joel Creasey

“I am SUPER excited to see Em Rusciano's Divorce The Musical. To be honest I find her slightly offensive. She is disgustingly funny, has the vocal chops of Mariah Carey combined with the lung power of a glamorous rhinoceros. Plus to top it all off she's a hot pocket. So yeah, I'll be there... wishing I was her.”

Ronny Chieng

“Go watch Matt Okine: Happiness Not Included. He's the new triple j Morning Breakfast host, and he got nominated for Best Newcomer at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013 because he's good. Also watch Steen Raskopoulos: I'm Wearing Two Suits Because I Mean Business if you are looking for something a little different from stand-up comedy. It's a one-man sketch show from the Best Newcomer at last year's Sydney Comedy Festival.”

If you see a guy attached to Tuxedo Cat by an elastic, it's probably Stuart Bowden.

Stuart Bowden

“This year I'll be on elastic connected to Tuxedo Cat and I'll keep twanging back to see shows there. But when I venture away I'll be catching some shows I missed in Edinburgh like John Kearns: Sight Gags For Perverts and Bryony Kimmings: Sex Idiot. Then I'll close my eyes and spring back to Tuxedo Cat.”

Urzila Carlson

“I look forward to seeing Adrienne Truscott's Asking For It. I've only heard good things and it would be a fantastic topic if done right and if I go just by what I've read, then this show is going to be amazing.”

Asher Treleaven

“Adrienne Truscott - A One Lady Rape About Comedy Starring Her Pussy and Little Else. I'm a huge fan of the Wau Wau Sisters, of whom Adrienne Truscott is one half. Her first solo comedy-show nails pricks to the wall so convincingly that you'll barely believe this is her first outing. It's the kind of bottled genius you only get from someone once every few years, a must see.”