Try as you might, it is awfully hard to see every single comedian at Melbourne International Comedy Festival (though comedian Blake Everett really gave that a red hot go one year, tweeting about more than 100 shows he saw). The good news is you've been given a second swing at the best of the fest, with Comedy Republic's Replay Festival.
From July 4-23, Replay Festival is bringing some of the top MICF shows for a second round on stage. Included in the line-up are Nath Valvo, Geraldine Hickey, Guy Montgomery, Lloyd Langford, Lizzy Hoo, and a one-off performance by the Most Outstanding Show Award winner Gillian Cosgriff. Most Outstanding Show nominees Tom Ballard, Emma Holland, Guy Williams and Hannah Camilleri are also featured on the line-up.
All that and so much more. The Best Newcomer nominees Sashi Perera, He Huang, Ray O'Leary and winners Aiden Willcox and Isaac Haigh will appear. Directors' Choice Award winner Takashi Wakasugi will also perform his coveted show Japanese Worry.
You can buy tickets and discover the full line-up for Replay Festival 2023 here.