Audience member dies during opening night of Melbourne International Comedy Festival

A man watching a comedy gig has died after suffering a medical emergency in a packed theatre on the opening night of a major festivalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was abandoned after the death of an audience member.The man suffered a medical emergency at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Wednesday night, festival organisers said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Audience member dies during opening night of Melbourne International Comedy Festival

A man watching a comedy gig has died after suffering a medical emergency in a packed theatre on the opening night of a major festival

The opening night of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was abandoned after the death of an audience member.

The man suffered a medical emergency at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Wednesday night, festival organisers said.

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