What’s Class Clowns?
Class Clowns is the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s national development program for young people.
Class Clowns introduces teens aged 14-18 to comedy through creative workshops with professional comedians, using artistic activities to hone comedic talent and build self-esteem, confidence and resilience.
Past participants like Joel Creasey, Rhys Nicholson, Annie Louey, Aaron Chen and William McKenna have gone on to have a career in show biz, and we’re always on the look-out for the next generation of funny people.
Registration for the 2021 program is now open!
It’s free to enter, and all students need is a 3-5 minute original act in any style of comedy.
Heats around the country start with a 2-hour workshop, where students rehearse and refine their act with the help of a professional comedian, followed by an opportunity to perform for a live audience.
Selected comedians go on to compete in state finals, with the winners invited to participate in the National Grand Final for a chance to win a cash prize of $1500, and a workshop package for their school!
Contact Us for further info
Tom Dickins, Producer: Education and Development Programs
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
classclowns@comedyfestival.com.au
(03) 9245 3700
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