2026 MALTHOUSE COMEDY (Melbourne International Comedy Festival)

MALTHOUSE COMEDY VENUE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Melbourne International Comedy Festival 26 March - 19 April 2026
Applications close 5pm Wednesday, 15 October 2025.

Late applications will not be considered.

Please ensure you have read through the 2026 Artist Pack, which outlines the rooms available, venue hire rates, technical and marketing details.

Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a spot, and we anticipate a high volume of applications. We strongly encourage artists to reach out to multiple venues.

First round offers will be out from week commencing Monday 27 October.
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns:*
Role:*
Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email:*
example@example.com
Show Title:*
Presented and/or Produced by:*
Performer(s):*
Short blurb/description (50 - 100 words):*
Show Genre:*
Running Time:*
Season:*

First half (10 sessions)Second half (12 sessions)Full Season (22 seasons)Any of the aboveOne off ShowOther
If other - please explain what you are thinking? Late night show? Three shows? (If not application, write N/A)*
What venue are you interested in:*

Playbox (40 capacity)Beckett Theatre (175 capacity)The Tower (90 capacity)Merlyn Theatre (450 capacity)
Who is your target audience?*
Have you performed this show before? If so, where and where?*
Please provide any relevant links to archival footage, social media, website?*
How many people in your production (on stage)?*
Please describe any access needs for the performers and/or onsite team members?*
Does your show require a projector or other AV equipment?*
Will you be using music, either live or recorded throughout your shows? If yes, what and how?*
Do you have any larger props that require on-site storage? If yes, please describe.*
Anything other information about the production side of things we need to know?*
Anything else you wish to tell us about the show in general?*
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MALTHOUSE COMEDY VENUE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Melbourne International Comedy Festival 26 March - 19 April 2026