Ethan Shanfeld Who’s laughing now? After filing for bankruptcy and canceling its latest edition earlier in 2024, the revered international comedy festival Just for Laughs is making a comeback.
The fest returns in Sydney, Australia, from Nov. 18-28, 2024, under its new owner ComediHa!, which acquired Just for Laughs in June after it was forced to slash its staff and sell select assets.
Trevor Noah, Eric Idle and Brad Williams are among the performers in Sydney, as well as Melanie Bracewell, who will host the All-Star Gala.
JFL then moves to its 17th edition in Bermuda, from Jan. 22-24, 2025, followed by a stint in Vancouver from Feb. 13-22. Of course, Just for Laughs will return to Montreal, where it originated in 1983, from July 17-26.
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