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JEN BRISTER (UK)
JEN BRISTER (UK)
We’re thrilled to have Jen travelling to Australia to perform exclusively at Comedy in the Vines.
Jen is one of the most in demand comedians in the world right now, she’s been seen on a plethora of UK panel shows, and clips of her appearances on Live at The Apollo regularly rack up tens of millions of views. Her furiously funny comedy will resonate with the Comedy in the Vines crowd, and we can’t wait to show her how good comedy shows at wineries can be. -
JOEL CREASEY
JOEL CREASEY
Joel is one of the busiest people in Australian showbiz, in 2024 so far, he’s been on countless TV shows, hosting a daily national radio show, and Sydney Mardi-Gras, he’s also been narrating The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and touring extensively for good measure. To be honest, we were surprised when he was available for Comedy in the Vines, but we couldn’t be happier that he is. His charm and quick wit are perfect for our stage, a guaranteed good time.
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MEL BUTTLE
MEL BUTTLE
Mel is the comedian all other comedians want to be best friends with, to TikTok and Instagram she’s the iconic Queensland Mum, she’s a regular on The Project, The Hundred, Have You Been Paying Attention?, and was a contestant on Taskmaster this year, but on stage is where you see the very best of Mel.
Mel’s set will undoubtedly be a highlight of the whole weekend. -
MELANIE BRACEWELL (NZ)
MELANIE BRACEWELL (NZ)
Mel Bracewell has taken the Australian comedy scene by storm and has just returned to Australia after touring the UK with her smash hit show Attack of the Melanie Bracewell. We watch Mel as host of The Cheap Seats, and on Have You Been Paying Attention?, as well as being very funny on the internet, but on stage is where she is at her very best. We also love taking Mel to wine country, and showing her there is more to life than Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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ROVE
ROVE
Three-time Gold Logie winner and all round Australian icon Rove is coming to Nagambie with us!
A man who needs no introduction, but believe us he ALWAYS delivers. -
MERRICK WATTS
MERRICK WATTS
As ever we will be keeping the Grapes of Mirth head clown busy, he will be hosting wine masterclasses, barbecue feasts, a wine run, and appearing alongside Ethan and Sweeney. If you make it through the weekend without seeing him somewhere we’ll be impressed.
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NICK CODY
NICK CODY
Nick’s comedy has taken him all over the world, with regular high profile appearances in North America and Europe, in Australia he tours extensively selling out wherever he goes, and is a regular on our airways and screens. Last year Nick MC’d a comedy bracket at Comedy in the Vines, this year he’s back to do a 20 minute power set, then drink all the wine.
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LLOYD LANGFORD (UK)
LLOYD LANGFORD (UK)
One of Wales’ funniest men is now a regular on the Australian small screen on shows like Have You Been Paying Attention?, Thank God You’re Here, Spicks and Specks, and was the winner of Tom Gleeson’s head on Taskmaster. On stage his laconic delivery belies his quick, sharp comedy, there won’t be a glum face in the house after Lloyd’s set.
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DAVE THORNTON
Dave Thornton
Thorno is one of the very best comedians in the country and a natural fit to take on MC duties for the start of Comedy in the Vines, he loves comedy, he loves wine, the glove fits! He will also be trying every single wine at the festival which is why we can’t ask him to host the later slots, it wouldn’t be pretty.
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LUKE HEGGIE
LUKE HEGGIE
All pure comedy fans love Luke Heggie, the only reasonable critique of his relentless style is that you don’t have time to finish laughing before Luke moves on to the next target in his crosshairs. A relentless gigger who regularly adds so many shows in the Melbourne Comedy Festival that he ends up doing four-five hour long shows in a day. Pay attention to Luke’s set, the words hit like poetry in motion, and you won’t want to miss a beat of it.
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GILLIAN COSGRIFF
GILLIAN COSGRIFF
Gillian is an incredible musician and comedian, who’s show Actually, Good, won best show at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2023 and toured to rave reviews around the word. Gillian will take the Comedy in the Vines stage by storm armed with her keyboard and will leave you wanting more, we promise.
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ALEX WARD
ALEX WARD
“Wardy” is one of the best comedians to hang out with off-stage and even better to watch on it. A regular on shows like “Have You Been Paying Attention?” Alex is one of Australia’s most exciting new voices.
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CLAIRE HOOPER
CLAIRE HOOPER
Hoops won the Piece of Wood award at the 2024 Melbourne Comedy Festival, the award given out by a panel of comedians, the only surprise is that she hasn’t won it already! We’ve got Hoops hosting the second half of Saturday’s festivities, because one on stage appearance simply isn’t enough!
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LOU WALL
LOU WALL
Over the last four years Lou’s shows have been recognised for their genre-bending, politically savvy comedy, and garnered critical acclaim, including a nomination for best show at this year’s Melbourne Comedy Festival. They have been described by UK comedy website Chortle as ‘the voice of a generation’ and a recent Age review describes their show as ‘sublime comedy… believe the hype’. We couldn’t agree more and can’t wait to introduce Lou Wall to the Comedy in the Vines / Grapes of Mirth audience for the first time.
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AN IDIOT’S GUIDE TO WINE: NAGAMBIE EDITION
AN IDIOT’S GUIDE TO WINE: NAGAMBIE EDITION
A very special edition of the smash hit show An Idiot’s Guide to Wine.
Mez will take you on a 45-minute wine flight, where you will taste four different varietals, handpicked by Merrick. Each wine comes with jokes and a bit of wine knowledge, you may learn something along the way, but we promise that is entirely accidental.