Susan Provan
Director and CEO of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival who has led the festival since the mid-1990s and helped grow it into one of the world’s largest comedy events.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 14min
Changing Australia: Susan Provan and creating the laughs we all need
Susan Provan, long-time director and CEO who built the Melbourne International Comedy Festival into a global draw. She discusses why comedy matters for wellbeing and perspective. She recalls starting out in the scene and how talent is spotted. She outlines programs that nurture new performers and the tough decisions festivals face as values change.
