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The Rhys Nicholson Gin Company

The Melbourne Gin Company has collaborated with the iconic comedian Rhys Nicholson to create their dream gin. Smooth, clean and refreshing, with a hint of pink grapefruit and ginger.

Rhys says “Well, my body mass has been mostly premium gin for the better part of two decades, so it feels only right I attach my name to one.”

“Having been a huge (and responsible) consumer of MGC for years, I am borderline hysterical to get to work with them on this little project. We’ve been working with Andrew and the team on this bespoke baby and it’s my dream gin.”

You’ll be able to try Rhys’ gin at Comedy Republic during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024.

Comedy Republic has even crafted new cocktails like the Rhys-tini and the Sunburned plus classic drinks like the Straight G&T and the LBG&T.

Winner 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show, Rhys’ 2024 show, ‘Rhys Nicholson Huge Big Party Congratulations’ is a brand-new, hour-long, stand-up comedy concert. Only a coward wouldn’t attend.

‘This is a genuinely great stand-up comedian at work – in total command of their material and audience – and it’s awe-inspiring to watch.’ ★★★★★ TimeOut

SEE RHYS NICHOLSON

Geraldine Hickey's MGC Gin Cocktails

Get yourself down to the Arts Centre Melbourne to see one of our favourite comedians, Gerald Hickey perform her new show ‘Don’t Tease Me About My Gloves’.

Winner 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show and Winner Piece of Wood Award 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, you’re going to want to catch her show.

‘Cements her as one of the festival’s feel-good champions.’ The Saturday Paper

‘Hickey is a Master.’ ★★★★ Time Out

Stop by the bar to pay your respects to Geraldine’s past drinking adventures via the ‘Hickey Negroni’ or ‘AF  Hickey (Alcohol Free) cocktails on offer in the Fairfax Bar.

SEE GERALDINE HICKEY

Joel Creasey's MGC Gin Cocktail

Melbourne’s Crown Prince of Comedy is back with a BOOM! Joel Creasey is lighting up the stage at Max Watts and we’re bringing the booze.

‘Creasey is an unstoppable force and the crown prince of Aussie comedy.’ The Daily Telegraph

‘He’s a rapid-fire storyteller with energy that captivates the audience and leaves no dull moment in his wake.’ ★★★★★ Beat Magazine

Ask at the bar for the ‘Crown Prince’ cocktail – MGC Dry Gin mixed with fresh pineapple and lemon cordial, and topped with soda. It’s delightful.

SEE JOEL CREASEY