Geraldine Hickey nabs Melbourne International Comedy Festivalâs top gong Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size Advertisement Comedian Geraldine Hickey has taken home the Melbourne International Comedy Festivalâs top honour thanks to her latest offering, What a Surprise. The award, which up until two years ago was named after veteran satirist Barry Humphries, recognises each festivalâs most outstanding show. This year, Hickey gave audiences a hilarious snapshot of her relationship with her now-wife. The show has earned rave reviews, including five stars from this masthead. Geraldine Hickey takes top gong