Returning Wednesday 23 April, 8:00pm.

Something Good is Melbourne's best improv show, starring cast and crew from Ch 10’s television improv juggernaut 'Thank God You’re Here' Ben Russell, Amy Ruffle, Lena Moon and Alistair Baldwin.

It’s long form improv at its finest, with famous faces dropping by each week for a completely improvised and always chaotic performance.

Based off audience suggestion, Something Good makes up a show that is something great and something that will never be seen again. Past guests include Tony Martin, Adam Hills, Virginia Gay and Broden Kelly.

Extended ensemble features Pedro Cooray, Tiana Hogben, Taylor Griffiths, Millie Holten, Tim Hewitt, Kyran Nicholson, Josh Chodziesner and Barney Pollock.

FINAL COMEDY FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE SHOWS: Fri 18 + Sat 19 at 10:30pm
Comedy Festival lineups announced daily in venue.

Past guests include Sam Campbell, Rhys Darby, Guy Montgomery, Michelle Brasier, Aaron Chen, Ed Gamble, Nina Oyama, Zachary Ruane, Rove McManus, Jenny Tian, Randy Feltface, Rhys Nicholson, Wil Anderson, Ray O'Leary, Chris Parker, DeAnne Smith, Lara Ricote, Hot Department, Damien Power, Catherine Bohart, Lloyd Langford, Luke McGregor, Nazeem Hussain, Chloe Petts, Two Hearts and way way more.

Comedy Republic's signature lineup show!

Main Stage has quickly become our biggest show, selling out on the regular with huge all-star lineups and lively fun-loving crowds. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you can be sure to catch a heap of the best comedians Melbourne and the wider world have to offer.

- - - MAIN STAGE FORMAT - - -

Main Stage (90min show, 5+ comedians, inc interval)
Thursday 8:00pm - $26
Friday 8:00pm - $29
Saturday 8:00pm - $36

- - - UPCOMING LINEUPS - - -

Thursday 24 April Rowan Thambar, Prue Blake, Han Arbuthnott, Gavin Sempel & more

Friday 25 April Rowan Thambar, Prue Blake, Han Arbuthnott, Gavin Sempel & more

Saturday 26 April Rowan Thambar, Prue Blake, Han Arbuthnott, Gavin Sempel & more

(Lineups are subject to last minute changes)

Friday 25 April, 6:00pm

Growing up in a patriarchal family, Prashasti naturally had only one dream - to become a patriarch herself.

Inching towards 40, but pretending to be 30, Prashasti can finally mark this dream complete.

But instead of happiness, she finds herself pondering if the ascent was even worth the price? In her brand new standup show, Prashasti questions all her life choices and meticulously assigns blame to the women and men who shaped her into this being.

Prashasti Singh is a stand-up comic and writer from India. She can be seen on Netflix’s Ladies Up, Comedy Premium League and Amazon Prime Video’s Comicstaan. She has been touring internationally with her last show Man of the House. Her standup special Door Khadi Sharmaaye is available on YouTube.

Returning Tuesday 29 April, 7:30pm

New comedians doing their best, and the best comedians doing their new.

Get the crew together for cheap tickets, cheap drinks, cheap laughs. What’s not to love!

Tuesday 25 March hosted by Ben Russell with a secret lineup of Melbourne International Comedy Festival sneak peeks

Saturday 3 May, 6:00pm

Witness the coming (out) of age story of a queer Christian Indian, and the many homes and homos he has wrecked.

Noronha grew up in a conservative catholic family in the suburbs of Mumbai, India. He never knew the exciting world that awaited him post coming out of the closet, stumbling into a world of sexy debauchery that would put his favourite parish priest to shame.

From tackling sexual taboos in India to crazy threesome adventures, this show has it all!

First Monday Of Every Month, 7:30pm

Monthly drag bingo with your favourite nans.

Edith Vale, Maureen McGillicuddy and Caroline Springs have been hosting their sold out Granny Bingo night for 9 years. The pandemic almost took them out, but never fear; Caroline doesn't think it's real, so we're back live in the Comedy Republic bar!

And yes, you will actually play bingo! Nanna kisses xx

Saturday 24 May, 6:30pm

You may know Michael Shafar from his appearances on Australian TV and radio. But, considering traditional media is dead, it's more likely that you know him from the Internet where he has amassed 120,000+ followers and 100+ million views across social media.

In this dark, boundary-pushing show, he fearlessly weighs into the culture wars and taboo topics that most comedians are smart enough to avoid.

“Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse.” ★★★★1/2 The Age  

“He’s a brand of comedian that is getting rarer and rarer to come by these days, and if you’re among those who fear comedy has gotten too politically correct, this show will put those fears to rest.” ★★★★ TimeOut  

“Shafar has a disarmingly relaxed approach and an intelligent sense of humour with a wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination..” ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter  

Saturday 31 May, 6:30pm

Stand-up Comedy in italiano!

A show for Italian speakers who love comedy with a rebellious edge.

Sonia has performed stand-up for over 15 years at comedy clubs and events around the world. Now, she’s doing her very first show in Italian! A hilarious exploration of heritage, identity, and the absurdity of everyday life - all delivered with her signature wit and fearless storytelling.

A comedian on the rise, Sonia has performed at The Roast of Tommy Little, as an opening act for Ronny Chieng, won the ‘Spleen Comic of the Year’ award and is a comedy writer for various network TV shows.

“Quick-witted, tight, and oozing with confidence” Pop Culture-y  

“Clearly an accomplished performer” Squirrel Comedy  

Friday 13 June, 6:00pm

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses impacting 1 in 10 Aussies. Diet culture and unrealistic body ideals have a lot to answer for.

There’s nothing like bonding over shared rage for a good cause! 90 minutes, five comedians, a combined will to free ourselves of diet culture and achieve body liberation… join Rhys Nicholson and friends to F off eating disorders (in a really kind, supportive way).

All funds raised will help Eating Disorders Victoria provide life-changing eating disorder care for free!

This show won’t talk in detail about eating disorders, but if you want someone to talk to call the friendly EDV Hub: 1300 550 236, Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 4.30pm.

Ticket price includes a complementary glass of sparkling or soft drink, and some nibbles. Other drinks will be at bar prices.

Friday 27 June, 6:30pm

Callum is moving to London, which no Australian has ever done before.

He's only allowed 25kg of baggage, so he has to leave some of his bulkiest, juiciest material here. And you will get to experience it.

An hour of his best jokes, old and new, just for you.

9 & 10 July, 6pm

Fresh off critically acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh, Toronto, and Vancouver Fringe Festivals—and following a sold-out national tour across Canada—the Filipino son of New Zealand comedy returns with his latest hour, hitting stages across Australia.

What actually matters in life? What should we truly care about? And what do these questions have to do with a breakfast chocolate rice pudding?

Kiwi-Filipino comedy veteran James Roque serves up an hour of his trademark sweet-and-salty stand-up.

RUNNER UP - Best of the Fest Award - Vancouver Fringe 2024

"A hilarious, heartwarming stand-up hour" ★★★★ The Wee Review (UK)

"The epitome of slick... a comic at ease onstage" ★★★★ Chortle (UK)

"Exceptional" ★★★★★ Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe (UK)

"A masterful storyteller...clearly a star" - Parton and Pearl (CANANDA)

As seen on Just For Laughs Over 50 million views on Instagram and TikTok

Saturday 19 July, 6:00pm & 7:30pm

Fresh off the back of her debut Netflix special Night Owl, Liza Treyger is making her way DOWN UNDER for her biggest ever tour of Australia and New Zealand where she will be performing in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth & Auckland.

Liza Treyger is a stand up comic who most recently was seen in the Judd Apatow movie King of Staten Island and HBO's Pause w/Sam Jay. She has Netflix and Comedy Central half hour specials and has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chelsea Lately, @midnight, Lights Out with David Spade, This is Not Happening and many more fun things and in Horace and Pete.

She is the co host of the podcast That's Messed Up an SVU podcast and host of her own podcast Enemies. What makes her most proud is she regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Store.