Michelle De Swarte (UK) AUS Exclusive

MICHELLE DE SWARTE (UK) AUS EXCLUSIVE

Michelle De Swarte is one of the hottest names in UK comedy. A former model, now with a comedy career as glittering as the Milan runway. Michelle pivoted from partying to scented candles and took the comedy world (and internet) by storm with her Live at The Apollo set.

She is the writer and star of Spent (BBC/SBS) and is currently in the middle of a huge sold-out UK tour that culminates with two sold out shows at the Hackney Empire in London next May.

Michelle has a sold-out show in Edinburgh on Tuesday 21 October, a sold-out show in Cardiff on Wednesday 29 October, but we’ve convinced her to pop to the Yarra Valley in between for a huge Saturday night set at Comedy in the Vines.

Tommy Little

TOMMY LITTLE

One of the biggest names in Australian comedy joins us in the Yarra Valley for a good time and a long time. There are plenty of unknowns. Will he fly himself to the event in a helicopter? Will he and Merrick turn the 5km wine run into a personal endurance test and accidentally race each other for 50km? Will he try to pilot a hot air balloon? The only thing we know for sure is it’s going to be a fun ride.

Sammy J

You might know him from Playground Politics, hosting ABC Melbourne breakfast radio, or touring the world with a purple puppet, but Sammy is back doing what he does best, taking to the stage with nothing but a keyboard and a microphone. Fresh from a national tour, this will be a comedy set not to miss.

Anisa Nanduala

ANISA NANDAULA

One of the new stars of the Australian comedy scene, Anisa, was born in Uganda before moving to Australia. She’s had a massive couple of years and is now the face of Gen Z on Talkin’ Bout Your Generation, and will also be appearing on the upcoming series of Taskmaster Australia.

Nazeem Hussain

NAZEEM HUSSAIN

A huge name in Australian comedy, Nazeem has a special on Netflix, a massive online following, and is not afraid to pull punches. Fresh from another massive international tour including three shows at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, Naz is coming in hot!

Merrick Watts

MERRICK WATTS

As ever, we will be keeping the Grapes of Mirth head clown busy, he will be hosting wine masterclasses, a wine run, and having a chat with Judith Lucy on stage. If you make it through the weekend without seeing him somewhere we’ll be impressed.

Peter Helliar

Peter Helliar has been one of Australia’s favourite comedians for over 20 years. Comedy in the Vines is Peter Helliar in his element, surrounded by comedians, with a glass of wine in hand and an audience to please. It is always a Grapes of Mirth highlight when Pete’s in town.

Takashi Wakasugi (JPN)

TAKASHI WAKASUGI (JPN)

Japanese comedian Takashi Wakasugi is a rising star of Australian comedy. His appearances on Taskmaster, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mon Spelling Bee and the Melbourne Comedy Festival have gained him legions of fans.

Zoë Coombs Marr

ZOË COOMBS MARR

Zoë is one of Australia’s most decorated and critically acclaimed comedians. With Green Room awards, Best Show at Melbourne Comedy Festival, Helpmann awards, the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Drama, and a nomination for best show at the Edinburgh fringe all in her pocket, it’ll come as no surprise that Zoë is very, very funny.

Nath Valvo

NATH VALVO

The jokes don’t stop when Nath is on stage. High energy, high kicks, and a laughs per minute ratio that is off the scale. When Nath’s got the microphone, you won’t have time to sip a drink, as you’ll be l

Ray O’Leary (NZ)

The Kiwi comic known for his deadpan delivery and iconic grey suit, Ray O’Leary has become a mainstay of our screens with regular appearances on Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, Cheap Seats, and SBS’ Patriot Brains. This will be Ray’s Comedy in the Vines / Grapes of Mirth debut, and we can’t wait to get him out to wine country with you.

Ivan Aristeguieta (VNZ)

Since arriving from Venezuela, Ivan has charmed his way to the top of the Australian comedy scene. He has been nominated for Best Show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and has won countless fans during his decade-long tour of Australia. Ivan’s set is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face.

Bronwyn Kuss

BRONWYN KUSS

Bronwyn Kuss is a writer and comedian who specialises in giving extremely dry recounts of everyday tragedies to astonishing comedic effect. So astonishingly in fact, that Bronwyn’s debut solo show saw her win the Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Directors’ Choice Award and get nominated for Best Newcomer. Bronwyn is potentially the only person in comedy to have the unique combination of having worked in Brisbane women’s correctional facilities, representing Queensland in Under 16’s Softball and possessing university degrees in both Exercise Science and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television.

Emma Holland

Quirky, refreshing and quick-witted, Emma Holland is one of Australia’s most original young talents. A comedian, collage artist and photographer, Emma’s multi-hyphenated profile continues to rise. She is a regular panellist on the award-winning comedy shows Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, 7 Days and has hosted multiple episodes of The Cheap Seats.

Abby Howells (NZ)

ABBY HOWELLS (NZ)

Abby Howells is an extraordinary talent. A multiple-award-winning stand-up comedian and playwright (with a PhD in Theatre Studies), Abby has been entertaining audiences in ANZ, Asia and the UK for over a decade. She’s coming over the ditch especially for Comedy in the Vines.

Dane Simpson

DANE SIMPSON

Dane is a Comedy in the Vines favourite, returning this year to MC some of Saturday’s good times. A regular on our screens, on show like Have You Been Paying Attention? and Get Krackin, he has also been touring extensively around Australia and the world for the last couple of years.

Noah Szto

From winning the 2024 Best Newcomer Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to becoming an actual Doctor of Medicine, Noah certainly straddles two radically different worlds. A natural performer with killer lines and effortless storytelling, Noah was born to be on stage. When he’s not making audiences laugh on stage, he’s at the hospital; his set time at the festival will be determined by the hospital roster.

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