Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: John Hastings, Float like a butterfly, John Hastings like a bee

Melbourne’s culinary scene is world renowned - but all comedian John Hastings really wants while he’s in town for the comedy festival is Lord of the Fries.

John Hastings in Float Like A Butterfly, John Hastings Like A Bee.

What can people expect from your show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival?

To laugh and possibly the sweet smell of Lord of the Fries on my breath.

What have you been up to since we last saw you?

I am not new. I am back again to talk about moving to America, my open relationship and to eat Lord of the Fries and probably watch WrestleMania with Tom Walker.

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Who should see your show, and why?

Everyone. Listen, this show is f---ing good. I worked hard and lived quite a life to be part of it so please come, pop in and laugh.

What’s your No.1 tip for people coming to see a show at the comedy festival?

See my show.

See Flick Ward, Carl Donnelly, Tom Walker, me again.

Then go do some hot yoga and then watch Phil Wang and then make sure to watch you some Larry Dean. That’s my one tip.

Which other comedians/shows are you keen to see at this year’s festival, and why?

I misread the question so a lot of these recommendations are above. Come see Jimbo McGhie in Best of the Edinburgh Fest.

What do you love about Melbourne?

Lord of the Fries. (Yes I am trying to get free Lord of the Fries).

Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?

Lord of the Fries is what I call Billy Connolly’s comedic powers.

Anything else you want us to know about you or your show?

It’s f … ing good and so are you. It’s only three nights. Please help me sell it out so we all can do it again.

JOHN HASTINGS, FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, JOHN HASTINGS LIKE A BEE, APRIL 1-15, MELBOURNE TOWN HALL CLOAK ROOM. BOOK TICKETS