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90 minutes, 30 egos, 1 Winner

DEFROST 2026: ROYAL RUMBLE 3

Thirty of your favourite improvisors and comedians go at it in a WWE style battle royal with a new performer entering every 2 minutes.

A camp, over the top (rope) spectacle which melds long form improv, stand up, sketch and song and tears and blood. 2026 Marks the third edition of the Rumble after two sell out years.

Featuring:

Hannah Camilleri ( MICF Golden Gibbo Winner, MICF Pinder Prize Winner)
Ben Russell (MICF Directors Choice Winner, Golden Gibbo Nominee, Thank God You're Here)
Amy Ruffle (Thank God You're Here, Urvi Went To an All Girls School)
Matt Jenner ( Best Comedy Nominee Melbourne Fringe, MICF Golden Gibbo Nominee [director])
Tiana Hogben (3x Best Comedy Nominee Melbourne Fringe, Thank God You're Here)
Tom Burton (2x Best Comedy Nominee Melbourne Fringe)
Barney Pollock (MICF Best Newcomer Nominee, Thank God You're Here)
Lena Moon (Nominee Best Comedy Melbourne Fringe) Taylor Griffiths (MICF Golden Gibbo Nominee, Best Comedy Nominee Melbourne Fringe)
And many many more, including extra special guests!

DEFROST 2026: ROYAL RUMBLE 3
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Upcoming Sessions

  • DEFROST 2026: ROYAL RUMBLE 3
    ROYAL RUMBLE 3
    Friday, August 7, 2026
    6:45–8:15pm (90 mins)
    Defrost Festival 2026
    This performance is sold out
    Should any ticketed customers fail to show up on time, we may resell their seats at the venue – first in, best dressed

Our community watering hole

Enjoy some good times downstairs at Theory Bar

Fancy a beverage after your next show or class session? Our ground floor bar is open Wednesday–Sunday.

Community members and ticket-holders get access to our fantastic Happy Hour menu all night long

Please note: drinks can not be transferred between venues in the building

Theory Bar