Comedy Festival opening night abruptly cancelled after medical emergency
- The Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Opening Night Allstars Supershow was cancelled after a man died during the event, as confirmed by festival organisers.
- Emergency services were called to the Palais Theatre around 9pm, where the man was pronounced dead, according to Victoria Police.
- Comedians Dave Hughes and Tahir expressed sadness about the incident on social media, sending thoughts to the affected family.
- A health worker described the situation as 'really distressing', noting CPR and defibrillator shocks were administered during the show.
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Death forces cancellation of Melbourne International Comedy Festival opening night
The opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been cancelled after a man died during the show.Festival organisers said the Opening Night Allstars Supershow was stopped and cancelled due to a medical emergency.Emergency services were called to the Palais Theatre in St Kilda about 9pm yesterday.READ MORE: Tax cuts rushed through Senate, sparking election conundrumPolice said the death of a man, who wasn't formally identified…
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