One of the world's best comedy festivals returns to Melbourne this March and we're thrilled to be hosting great acts at The Dickens.

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Jacques Barrett - Boom Jacua Laka!!!

Jacques grew up in country Queensland - a fat child with a French name and a hot mum (outside sources), he had no real choice over his journey. Comedy was the only option. He is now 15-year veteran of the Australian and international comedy and festival circuit. A bona-fide international headliner and master-craftsmen. Jacques wants to bring you on a journey through the critical events that led him to this very moment.
30 March - 24 April
​8pm, 7pm Sunday
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Mark Butler (UK) - More jokes, less woke

Mark Butler is a comedy legend who has been performing his unique style of comedy at festivals for almost 20 years. In this, his 16th different festival show, he picks apart political correctness. With years of experience and countless gigs under his belt, Mar has gained critical acclam for his witty and well- constructed shows.
30 March - 10 April
7pm, 6pm Sundays
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Tim Young - Tangent

Do you love to go off on a tangent? This show is a 50 minute long love letter to the tangent. It’ll be an entertaining, circuitous and memorable journey through a mind that has never been able to concentrate.
Tim Young is a comedian and producer from regional Victoria. He founded Locally Grown Funnies in Ballarat to give regional comedians stage time without having to travel to Melbourne. The high-quality shows are now in demand all over Western Victoria. As a comedian, Tim wins over crowds with his relaxed, confident style that puts everyone at ease, as they know they are in for a good time. 
31 March - 10 April
6pm, 5pm Sundays
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Chris Marlton - Muesli balloon

Mephisto Waltz is a one man gala. Seven colourful, uniquely hilarious characters, all performed by Australia's one curiously charismatic chameleon comedian, Chris Marlton. Packed full of sharp observations, flawlessly performed characters and surprising conclusions, this is a show you won't want to miss.
11-24 April
6pm, 5pm Sundays
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Billy Williams - You're so brave

Billy started her career in New York City, including performing at West Village Comedy Club (with Janeane Garofalo). In this show she will try new jokes for the first time. As well as old jokes. She has created this show to celebrate the most important part of crafting a good joke - failing at it. So stop by, have a drink, lower your expectations and watch comedy get created the only way it can - by trial and error. 
11-24 April
7pm, 6pm Sundays
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