MICF 2022: Must See Shows and Where to Drink

As a small Melbourne made whiskey, it’s a privilege to be involved with Melbourne’s most iconic annual event as the official whiskey of the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, supporting the arts and local comedians.

Here is a list of venues that will be showcasing The Gospel drink specials throughout the festival (30 March – 24 April), as well as some upcoming shows as recommended by The Gospel staff. For comedy fanatics, these events will be cracking! We look forward to seeing you in the audience.

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Arts Centre Melbourne
100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Our pop-up caravan will be parked outside the Arts Centre for the duration of the festival. Pop down and enjoy a Manhattan on tap or our signature serve Rye & Dry.
Shows we recommend:
-- Geraldine Hickey - Now I've Got A Boat
-- Judith Lucy & Denise Scott - Still Here
-- Paul McDermott - +1
-- Zoë Coombs Marr - Dave: The Opener

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Belgian Beer Café
5 Riverside Quay, Southbank
If you find yourself at a show at the Belgian Beer Café, we recommend trying their unique drinks specials - Butter My Biscuit (a buttered, brown sugar, whiskey sour) or Choc Top Old Fashioned (a Belgian twist on the traditional cocktail).
Shows we recommend:
-- Luke Heggie - Your Stupid

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Forum Melbourne
154 Flinders St, Melbourne
The Forum is showcasing an aptly named cocktail featuring The Gospelcalled The Last Laugh, as well as our signature Rye & Dry.
Shows we recommend:
-- Becky Lucas - So Funny!
-- Dilruk Jayasinha - Dil'icious
-- Rhys Nicholson - Rhys! Rhys! Rhys!

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Max Watts
125 Swanston St, Melbourne
Max Watts is renowned for their late-night shows and after party vibes. Be sure to stop in and try a Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned, a Pickleback or a classic Rye & Dry.
Shows we recommend:
-- The Festival Club
-- Nick Cody - Classique Cody [Best Of]
-- Nath Valvo - Back In The Habit

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Town Hall
100 Swanston St, Melbourne
The Gospel bar cart will be popping up for three shows at Melbourne Town Hall, so be sure to sip on a Rye & Dry while enjoying these shows!
Shows we recommend:
-- RAW Comedy National Grand Final
-- Upfront
-- The 32nd Annual Great Debate

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RMIT Capitol Theatre
113 Swanston St, Melbourne
Head over the Capitol Theatre for a big belly laugh and a Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned or a classic Rye & Dry.
Shows we recommend:
-- David O'Doherty - whoa is me [IRL]

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The Westin Melbourne
205 Collins St, Melbourne
The Westin have shown The Gospel some serious love this festival. They have a couple of not-to-miss shows, and a not-to-miss classic Rye & Dry on the menu.
Shows we recommend:
-- Brett Blake - Smoko King
-- Guy Montgomery - Guy Montgomery By Name, Guy Montgomery By Nature

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Trades Hall
54 Victoria St, Carlton
Our good friends at Trades Hall have opted for the Boulevardier (Whiskey Negroni) and a classic Rye & Dry on their menu. It’s humbling to know that you can watch up-and-coming Australian comedians (who we chatted to) while enjoying an up-and-coming Australian rye whiskey.
Shows we recommend:
-- Comedy Zone
-- The Breast of The Fest
-- Peter Jones - Cannot Fail

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Other noteworthy mentions to have a drink:
-- BearBrass: 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank
-- Greek Centre: 168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
-- The Oxford Scholar: 427 Swanston St, Melbourne

And shows not to be missed:
-- Harley Breen - Relentless
-- Aaron Chen - If Weren't Filmed, Nobody Would Believe
-- Ross Noble - On The Go [UK]
-- Ivan Aristeguieta - Happy Papi

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