The shows a person on stage wearing sunglasses and holding a microphone. They have long, dark hair and are dressed in a black outfit. Their other hand is extended outward, as if making a gesture. The background features shiny, dark curtains with colourful patterns.

A of three people is performing on stage at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. One person, wearing a hat and holding a microphone, stands on the left. The person in the middle is posing with arms outstretched. The person on the right, dressed in a red shirt, is also holding a microphone and speaking. The background features colorful patterns and the words "Melbourne Comedy Festival." An audience is seated in front, watching the performance.

CANCELLED - Class Clowns

Melbourne International Comedy Festival's national comedy competition, Class Clowns, is back to inspire, engage, and elevate teenagers aged 14-18! Competition heats are held across the country and include a 2-hour workshop with guidance from a professional comedian.

All it takes is 3-5 minutes of original material in any genre—whether it’s stand-up, sketch, solo, group, musical, or physical comedy—the possibilities are endless!

Class Clowns is open to all Australian secondary students in Years 9-12 or 14-18 years old.

Routines should be original, well-rehearsed, avoid the offensive, and funny!

State final winners head to Melbourne for the National Grand Final where they compete for a massive $1,500 cash prize (and a workshop for their school).

To register and find out more head to classclowns.com.au