THE CHEAP SEATS - BE IN THE TV AUDIENCE FOR A LIVE TAPING OF THE SHOW

## JOIN THE AUDIENCE (free event) - The Cheap Seats (Channel 10 TV SHOW TAPING) SOUTH YARRA

### What It Is

• A weekly comedy news panel show.
• Hosts: Melanie Bracewell (New Zealand comedian) & Tim McDonald (comedian, producer).
• Format: They sit behind a desk and run through the week’s funniest news, sports, and TV moments, with snappy commentary and running gags.
• Mix of pop culture + weird news: You’ll see reality TV fails, international oddball stories, and sports bloopers alongside actual headlines.
• Guests: Each week features guest comedians, actors, or rising talents (like “sports correspondent” or “entertainment correspondent” regulars).
• Energy: Studio audiences laugh along to the clips and zingers, helping shape the atmosphere for the TV broadcast.

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### Audience Experience

• Taping: Usually 60–90 minutes to record a ~30-minute episode.

• Location: Filmed in South Melbourne at a studio run by Working Dog.

• Audience role: You’re the laugh track! You’ll watch the show unfold live and respond naturally.

• Age restriction: 18+ (due to language and adult humour).

• Cost: Free, but seats are limited and need pre-booking.

• Venue: The Como Centre

• Address: Level 1, 620 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia