Calendar
2025 Heats and competition dates
All Class Clowns heats consist of a free 2-hour workshop with a professional comedian to rehearse, polish and refine acts, followed by an opportunity for students to perform in front of a real live audience! Participation is FREE.
Registrations for the 2025 competition are now open – head here to sign up.
2025 National Calendar
Canberra Heat | Wed 12 Mar | 4.30pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Canberra Theatre (Courtyard Theatre) – book here
Darwin Heat | Sat 8 Mar | 10am Workshop, 12pm Show – Darwin Entertainment Centre (Studio Theatre) – book here
Brisbane Heat | Sun 2 Mar | 2pm Workshop, 5pm Show – Brisbane Powerhouse (Underground Theatre) – book here
Gold Coast Heat | Thu 13 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 6.30pm Show – HOTA - Home of the Arts – book here
QLD FINAL | Sat 22 Mar | 3.30pm Workshop, 6.30pm Show – Brisbane Powerhouse (Underground Theatre) – book here
Adelaide Heat | Thu 6 Mar | 2.30pm Workshop, 5pm Show – Rhino Room
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Class Clowns event in Adelaide has been cancelled. For more info please contact classclowns@comedyfestival.com.au.
Hobart Heat | Sun 9 Mar | 1pm Workshop, 3pm – Youth Arts & Recreation Centre
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Class Clowns event in Hobart has been cancelled. For more info please contact classclowns@comedyfestival.com.au.
Albury/Wodonga Heat | Thu 27 Feb | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Fruit Fly Circus – buy tickets
Melbourne Heat #1 | Fri 7 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – The Channel, Arts Centre Melbourne – buy tickets
Melbourne Heat #2 | Sat 8 Mar | 10am Workshop, 1pm Show – The Channel, Arts Centre Melbourne – buy tickets
Melbourne Heat #3 | Sat 8 Mar | 3pm Workshop, 6pm Show – The Channel, Arts Centre Melbourne – buy tickets
Geelong Heat | Sat 15 Mar | 4pm Workshop, 7pm Show – Geelong Arts Centre (The Open House) – buy tickets
VIC FINAL | Thu 20 Mar | 5.30pm Show – Comedy Republic – buy tickets
Perth Heat | Sun 16 Mar | 2pm Workshop, 5pm Show – The Laugh Resort – buy tickets
NATIONAL GRAND FINAL:
Thursday 3 April, 11.30am at Melbourne Town Hall
Presented as part of the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival
To book click here. For school bookings, please complete the online form here.
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