The Sydney Comedy Festival is Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, running for four weeks between April and May. This year saw the Festival present its biggest year to date with over 325 shows featuring over 750 artists from around the world. The Festival kicks off in grand style with lavish gala events: the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at the Sydney Opera House, Enmore Theatre, The Concourse Chatswood, The Pavilion PAC Sutherland and Riverside Theatres in Parramatta. The Festival program features performances from the finest Australian acts, the biggest international stars and the most promising emerging talent offering up everything from stand up to sketch, satire, impro, musical, absurdist, theatre, magic and kids comedy.