Comedian Merrick Watts isn’t pulling punches about his comedy roadshow, which will visit Orange this November. 

Grapes of Mirth is Watt’s brainchild, and will bring an all-star line-up of comedians to Nashdale Lane Wines for an afternoon and evening of drinking and laughter. 

Watts will perform alongside Peter Helliar, Tom Gleeson, Becky Lucas, Nikki Briton and Akmal Saleh on November 17, which will be the first time Grapes of Mirth has left South Australia since it launched in 2017. 

While it would normally be a challenge to fit so many top-shelf comedians into a normal show, Grapes of Mirth runs for six hours, with plenty of time in between acts.

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Tickets also include a bus ticket to and from Orange, in order to allow performers and audience alike to have a drop or two. 

It’s not a challenge for Watts to get comedians to sign up to the tour,which will also visit Canberra and cross the Murray to go to Milawa.

“Believe it or not, I get comedians calling me up asking when they can come back,” he said.

“It’s just a great atmosphere and it’s a bit more relaxed. It’s a different sort of comedy venue because you’re sitting on the lawn, you’re outside … you’re there to have a good time.

“It’s just a winning formula – it’s just comedy and wine. We do our best to make sure everyone’s happy.”

Watts loves his wine, and the travelling comedy roadshow, which has visited most of the wine-producing regions in South Australia, will give him a chance to taste some of the country’s finest drops. 

He said he’s familiar with Nashdale’s wine, and mentioned De Salis as one of several wineries around Orange he liked. 

“Hopefully we’ll be able to find the time to get out and try some of them,” he said. 

Grapes of Mirth takes place on Saturday, November 17 from 12 noon until 6pm, and tickets go on sale at 9am on Wednesday, September 26 from www.grapesofmirth.com.au.