Tim Hewitt
Tim Hewitt is a regular on the festival circuit and a staple of the Melbourne bar comedy scene. Resident host of cult comedy show Crab Lab and notorious satirical sketch show “Big Hewy’s Footy Show”.
His blend of character and observational comedy has seen him be handpicked for Melbourne Comedy Festivals ‘The Comedy Zone’, MICF Roadshow and Splendour In The Grass. Tim is the Cohost of the Feed Em Brah podcast, a regular guest on the Grade Cricketer podcast and many more.
Celya AB
Originally from Paris, Celya AB stands out as a dynamic stand-up comedian and adept writer, commanding attention with her captivating stage presence and brilliantly crafted material.
Her performances have not only earned critical acclaim but have also resulted in sold-out runs and tours at prestigious venues and festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022/2023 and Soho Theatre.
She won Chortle Best Newcomer in 2022 and was Funny Women finalist. Celya has left her mark on notable shows such as Live At The Apollo and Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster.
Her rising popularity is evident in her expanding fan base, providing her with opportunities to support renowned figures like US comic Maria Bamford and acclaimed musician St Vincent during their recent UK tours. online, her stand-up clips have amassed millions of views on both tiktok and instagram.
As a comedy writer, she has worked on various programs across BBC including THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE, Channel 4 and Comedy Central, as well as James Acaster’s Springleaf. SHE is a regular writer ON VARIOUS RADIO PROGRAMS AND has made regular panel appearances on The News Quiz.
With her recent appearance on a significant showcase at just for laughs in Montreal as part of the International New Faces in 2023 and Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024, Celya has firmly established herself as one of the UK’s comedy treasures.
Sez
Sez is a comedian, musician, writer, content creator and producer, offering the world a valuable Gen Z perspective.
Five foot nothing and armed with a guitar, mic and a ‘I don’t give a shit’ attitude, Sez invites her audience into the trenches to explore the world around her. Through stand-up, sketches, characters, and folk-pop songs, she has struck a chord with millions on social media and comedy crowds at shows around Australia.
You might think Sez is just an insufferable influencer uploading wacky videos to the internet – and you’re 100% right! With material about accidentally bleeding in a one-night stands bed, crying into a kebab, her partner sleeping with her best mate and dating f**kboys, her viral moments hit home over and over again.
Suren Jayemanne
Suren Jayemanne is a stand up comedian, writer and actor. While not himself an industry darling, he fairly regularly plays squash with some, making him industry darling adjacent. Suren was selected for the prestigious Moosehead Award in 2023 for his show The Bag of Vegeta which wowed critics and audiences alike at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
In addition to once lurking up the back of a THOR film, Suren is the creator and host of SBS Food’s GOOD TUCKER, his stand up special featured on ABC’s COMEDY NEXT GEN (2018) and he has appeared on COMEDY UP LATE (ABC), QUESTION EVERYTHING (ABC), THE COOK UP (SBS) and CELEBRITY LETTERS & NUMBERS (SBS). He is also a writer for THE PROJECT (TEN) and Wil Anderson’s QUESTION EVERYTHING (ABC).
Takashi Wakasugi (Waka)
Takashi Wakasugi (Waka) is fast becoming one of the most beloved and in demand comedians in the country. After moving to Australia as a student from his native Japan, Waka started performing comedy and quickly began touring the festival circuit – with seasons in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.
He has scooped prestigious awards and nominations at the acclaimed Melbourne
International Comedy Festival and in 2024 toured his show to the New Zealand Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Fringe, performing at Assembly to sold out crowds.
2024 saw Waka become a regular fixture on our tv screens with appearances on Thank God You’re Here (TEN), Question Everything (ABC) and The Cook Up with Adam Liaw (SBS).
In 2025 he will appear as a contestant on Season 4 of Taskmaster AUS and will tour his new show Comedy Samurai across the Australia and New Zealand.
WINNER: 2023 Directors’ Choice Award Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
NOMINEE: 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show.