For nearly 20 years, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has home-delivered the best of the Festival to cities and towns across Australia. For three months of touring comedy madness, the Roadshow crew travels to over 80 regional destinations, bringing laughs to all corners of the great brown land! And the party doesn't stop there. The Roadshow then takes to the sky for the Asian leg, showcasing the best in Aussie comedy to audiences in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. It's silly, it's satirical, it's side-splitting. It's Australia's ultimate comedy roadtrip!

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Cast of Comedians Ivan Aristguieta / Cal Wilson / Phil Wang / Sam Taunton / Bob Franklin Ivan Aristguieta WINNER 2014 Adelaide Comedian of the Year WINNER 2014 Dave Grant Comedy Award “His storylines are funny, his observations are astute and his call-‐backs are brilliant and well-‐timed.” ★★★★ Beat Ivan has established himself as Australia’s favourite Venezuelan comedian. He has gathered a mass of fans for his trademark cheerful and naïve rejoicing in the troubles and joys of a land that is girt by tomato sauce. Cal Wilson “100% festival gem…” Inpress, Melbourne Cal Wilson came across the Tasman in 2003 and has gone on to become one of Australia’s most popular comedians, a perennial favourite on television shows such as Spicks and Specks, Good News Week and Thank God You’re Here. Phil Wang (UK) “He's an intelligent, attuned observer and his thoughts reward attentive listening.” Jay Richardson, The Scotsman Phil Wang is rapidly making a name for himself both in the UK and internationally with clever lines and a trademark laid-back style. Sam Taunton Sam Taunton is quickly establishing himself as one to watch in the Australian comedy landscape. Bursting onto the scene in the 2015 RAW Comedy National Final, he received the judges' "Special Mention" award, and has since gone on to play venues all around the country. Bob Franklin Bob Franklin is an award-winning comedian, writer, director, author and actor. His television and film work includes Bad Eggs, The Librarians, Stupid, Stupid Man and Thank God You're Here.