Ivan Aristeguieta

Denise Scott hosts the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala featuring a stellar lineup including Claire Hooper, Josh Thomas, Urzila Carlson, Sammy J, Matt Okine, Sashi Perera, Takashi Wakasugi, Ray O'Leary, Nath Valvo and more.

A series of games and quiz rounds explore the people and history of Australia, exactly the way people weren't taught in school.

When failed novelist Amos agrees to mind his friend's research station on a remote island for just one day, he expects solitude and a chance to break his writer's block. But when his friend fails to return, Amos discovers he has been deliberately trapped in a bizarre time loop. In a desperate attempt to escape "yesterday", Amos coaxes his ex-wife onto the island, but instead strands them both there. To ensure their own freedom, the two must scheme to invite their most dislikeable friends to the island, with unforeseen and messy consequences. A quirky dark comedy about second chances, petty revenge, and the ultimate importance of forgiveness.

"Ivan Aristeguieta: Happy Papi" is a comedy special filled with infectious laughter and heartwarming humor. Venezuelan-Australian comedian Ivan Aristeguieta takes the audience on a hilarious journey through his experiences as a father and immigrant, finding humor in the joys and challenges of family life and cultural differences. With his engaging stage presence and relatable storytelling, Aristeguieta creates an uplifting and unforgettable comedic experience in "Happy Papi."