The 2025 Bendigo Bank Falling Leaf Festival is proud to present the RSGx Falling Leaf Comedy Gala! Held in our historic and beloved Montreal Community Theatre, the Falling Leaf Comedy Gala promises to be the perfect way to round out Saturday, with plenty of laughs from a wonderful lineup of comics - all presided over by the incredible, Tumut-adoptee DANE SIMPSON.

AKMAL

As Seen on Thank God You’re Here, Have You Been Paying Attention, Just For Laughs and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala we present our headliner - AKMAL

Akmal returns with a smash-hit tour after a spiritual journey to India to find himself. Unfortunately, when he got there, he couldn’t see himself anywhere, after all India is a big place...
On his return to Australia, he was pleased to discover he had been here the entire time. This has absolutely nothing to do with his upcoming show, and he’s sorry he mentioned it.

Stand-Up, Movies, Sketch, TV appearances, radio DJ, talk show host and a published author, Akmal is one of Australia’s most respected, successful and accomplished comics. Lightning quick and a master of unscripted comedy gold - Akmal has an incredible ability to deal with hot topics in a hilarious and slightly offensive way...

We are also really pleased to also bring you THE RIVERINA COMEDY CLUB featuring:

Jelin Palm

Jelin Palm was a 2024 ACT Raw Comedy finalist and is performing at the 2025 Canberra Comedy Festival in the show "Why women kill...at comedy!"

Jelin Palm, aka Jellybean Comedy, electrifies Canberra's comedy scene. Winner of 2023 Battle of the Comic, two-time Raw Comedy state finalist, and sold-out performer.

Cavie Caveman

Step into the extraordinary world of Tim ‘Caveman’ Barrot, a comedian and raconteur like no other. From his humble beginnings selling encyclopedias door-to-door to surviving in a cave sustained only by peanut butter, Barrot’s life has been a whirlwind of adventure and unpredictability.

David Cunneen

David Cunneen is the comedy sensation you didn't know you needed in your life. His humour is like a breath of fresh air, a delightful blend of witty observations and relatable anectodes that will leave you in stitches. You'll be quoting his hilarious one-liners days after the show.

Parental discretion is advised (recommended age 15+).

Come early for the festival, enjoy our full program, and stay to explore beautiful Tumut, at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, on our favourite weekend of the year.

Tickets: $30 early bird, $35 general release, or $40 at the door.

*A bar will be operating courtesy of The Montreal. Photo ID may be required to purchase alcoholic beverages.
**Program is subject to change

Companion Cards accepted - please contact organisers for more info.

Conditions of Entry:

It is a condition of entry to our event that your contact details are collected via our ticketing platform, in addition to the QR code at the venue. By entering our event, you agree to have read and agreed to the Covid-19 Public Health Orders and Restrictions in place at the time. If you are displaying any symptoms of being unwell, you may be refused entry or asked to leave. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times and parental discretion is advised (recommended age 15+). Dogs are not allowed inside the venue (companion animals exempt). The committee and its representatives reserve the right to remove anyone from the event at any time.