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Check out the NEXT BIG THING in the Melbourne heats of this one-of-a-kind secondary school comedy competition! For over two decades, Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Class Clowns has helped hundreds of funny, young peeps hone their comedy potential. From stand-up, sketch, physical to musical comedy, it’s a smorgasbord of laughs, with comedians vying for a spot in the National Grand Final.
Previous participants include Annie Louey, Joel Creasey, Josh Thomas, Aaron Chen and many more.
HEAT ONE - Friday 19/3 - 7pm
HEAT TWO - Saturday 20/3 - 1pm (this session is no longer going ahead)
HEAT THREE - Saturday 20/3 - 5pm
To book for the STATE FINAL on Tuesday 23/3- 7pm, please head to this link: melbournefringe.com.au/event/class-clowns-victorian-state-final.
Under 18s may attend this event but a parent or guardian MUST be present.
Interested in participating? If you're a class clown aged 14-18 who loves writing or performance, why not enter the competition? Participation is free and includes a workshop with a professional comedian, plus the opportunity to perform in front of an audience! Visit www.classclowns.com.au for details.