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After an extraordinary three-decade tenure shaping the Melbourne International Comedy Festival into one of the world’s most celebrated comedy events, Susan Provan announces today that she will step down as Festival Director.
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27 April 2026 · Festival News

Susan Provan to step down as Festival Director & CEO of Melbourne International Comedy Festival

After an extraordinary three-decade tenure shaping the Melbourne International Comedy Festival into one of the world’s most celebrated comedy events, Susan Provan announces today that she will step down as Festival Director. Susan has shaped not just our Festival, but the entire arts landscape. Her leadership, passion and integrity helped grow this into a truly global event – taking Australian comedy to the world and leaving an extraordinary legacy and strong foundation for the future.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' spirit, imagination and rich history of storytelling and humour that is an inspiration to all Australians.

We accept the invitation to walk together with First Nations people towards a more positive future for Australia, as described in the Uluru Statement From The Heart.