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Melbourne International Comedy Festival | Outta Town – Ballarat

26/02/2022 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25 – $29

We’re packing our bags and hitting the road for some weekend getaways!

Be a part of the fun as we roll into regional Victoria with some of Australia’s funniest comedians for a series of outta town trips.

Featuring some of Australia’s most exciting comedians including Dilruk Jayasinha, star of Celebrity Masterchef and ABC TV’s UtopiaAlex Ward, regular guest on Have You Been Paying Attention? and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala favourite, Daniel Connell.

Whether we’re stopping by your neck of the woods, or you’re looking for a cheeky weekend away, we’ve got your entertainment sorted.

Notes:
•  Performances often contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend.
•  You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend this event, and evidence will need to be provided before entry will be allowed into the venue.

Details

Date:
26/02/2022
Time:
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:
$25 – $29
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Venue

The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute
117-119 Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350 Australia
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