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Class Clowns is Melbourne International Comedy Festival's development program for young people aged 14-18.

The program includes a free 2-hour comedy workshop with a professional comedian and the opportunity to enter a national comedy competition. Entrants can win a cash prize of $1,500 and a workshop package for their school valued at $1,000.

By registering you’ll also have access to expert advice through a series of videos from some of Australia’s funniest folk filled with tips and tricks to help get budding performers started on their comedy journey. Registrations is will opening soon.

With alumni including Joel Creasey, Rhys Nicholson, Annie Louey, Aaron Chen and William McKenna, Class Clowns truly is a one-of-a-kind experience for teenagers and a springboard to success!

If the heat you are registering for is 'TBC', we will contact you to confirm details well before the event (all events take place between Feb-Mar 2025). We can only contact you if you have registered.

Please note: Parents, teachers or guardians must register by completing this form on behalf of entrants.

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