Covid disrupts Melbourne comedy festival as calls grow for arts support

With 17% of shows forced to cancel performances, the Victorian government is being urged to consider new payment for performers

File photo of Melbourne Town Hall. The comedy festival helped boost pedestrian traffic in the CBD despite Covid cancellations.File photo of Melbourne Town Hall. The comedy festival helped boost pedestrian traffic in the CBD despite Covid cancellations.Last modified on Thu 21 Apr 2022 18.

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