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Charlie Pickering wearing a suit and tie, his arms raised, in front of a calendar with F for Friday circled.
27 Mar – 17 Apr

TGIF: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Special

  • Free
  • Comedy

Charlie Pickering is taking TGIF! to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

TGIF! – Thank God It’s Friday! is a weekly comedy radio show airing every Friday, live from the ABC studios. These three Melbourne International Comedy Festival special editions will recap the week’s events with some of the best comedians from the Festival.

Join Charlie and his guests for an hour of laughs – the perfect way to kick start the weekend.

This event is free but get in quick, tickets will go fast!

Hours

Date Times
Fri 27 Mar
  • 4.30pm - 6pm 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Fri 10 Apr
  • 4.30pm - 6pm 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Fri 17 Apr
  • 4.30pm - 6pm 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Location

ABC Southbank Studios
120 Southbank Blvd
Southbank 3006

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Book online for TGIF: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Special

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9245 3788
  • email address: customerservice@comedyfestival.com.au
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility access

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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