Joel shares his firsthand account of last night’s Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala, which was abruptly canceled after a tragic medical emergency in the audience. As he waited backstage, miscommunication delayed the realization of the severity of the situation. He reflects on the chaos, the emotional toll, and the festival's decision to stop the show out of respect. It’s a sobering moment in an industry where "the show must go on"—until it can’t.
