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Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow bringing the laughs to Echuca

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Comedy royalty: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is coming to town. Photo: AAP Image/Supplied

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting Echuca later this month, with some big names on the books.

Echuca Paramount will host four Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) comedians on Saturday, May 18 as part of the festival’s roadshow, which brings big acts to towns across the country.

Spanning 26 days, the MICF showcased 800 performers in 689 shows, making it the world's largest dedicated comedy festival.

Following the festival, comedians have hit the road for the 26th year, travelling to 70 towns and cities across Australia.

Ready to hit the stage: Comedian Henry Yan is heading to Echuca. Photo: AAP/James Ross Photo by AAP

Comedians David Quirk, Alex Ward, and Henry Yan, with Zack Dyer as MC, will grace the Paramount stage.

David Quirk is an actor and comedian, featuring on Aussie screens in the shows Summer Love and Rosehaven.

Have You Been Paying Attention? regular and writer for The Project, Alex Ward, has become a familiar face in the comedy world.

Henry Yan was the 2023 winner of the MICF RAW Comedy award, the biggest open mic comedy competition in Australia.

MC Zack Dyer is well-versed in the stand-up scene, also winning the RAW Comedy award back in 2017.

Together, they are set to impress in their MA15+ rated show, suitable for people over the age of 15.

The show will begin at 7.30pm on Saturday, May 18 at Echuca Paramount, at 392 High St, Echuca.

Secure your tickets online at the Echuca Paramount website: https://echucaparamount.com/movie/melbourne-international-comedy-festival-roadshow