Deadly Funny on NITV Nov 2025

For almost two decades, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Deadly Funny program has been travelling the country in search of the brightest and boldest comedians and yarn-spinners from the oldest culture on Earth. Now it’s your chance to see them in action, as the 2025 Deadly Funny showcase come to NITV and SBS OnDemand this November.

The 2025 showcase, hosted by Deadly Funny alumnus Kevin Kropinyeri, premieres on NITV at 9.30pm on Friday 28 November, featuring a massive line-up of eight Deadly Funny finalists from across the country. Starring Daniel Newchurch (Guuranda) (SA Finalist), Dhinawan (Meeanjin) (QLD Finalist), Errolyn Strang (Woolyungah) (NSW Finalist), Kimberley Benjamin (Rubibi) (WA Finalist), Matthew Bonson (Garramilla) (NT Finalist), Ngaire Pigram (Rubibi) (WA Finalist), Teresa Moore (Naarm) (VIC Finalist) and Yindyamarra Johnson (Wagga Wagga) (NSW Finalist). Plus, special guest performances from Kalah Lovegrove and Janty Blair, with a Welcome to Country by brothers Jaeden and Marbee Williams. 

Relive the action of the live show, cheer on a mate, or discover your new favourite comedian - whatever your reason, this is a showcase not to be missed, shining a light on some of the brightest stars in Australian comedy.

Deadly Funny airs on NITV on Friday 28 November, 9.30pm, and will be available to stream on SBS On Demand.