Josie Long is on song with Something Better
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British-born Josie Long delivers more than enough intelligent delights to carry a hugely entertaining night.
British-born Josie Long delivers more than enough intelligent delights to carry a hugely entertaining night.
Andy Zaltzman's pre-show announcement full of wry observations, clever wordplay and brilliantly conceived similes sets the tone for the show to follow.
The Gruen takes pot-shots at some obvious targets, but his unique energy makes us feel like we are learning something new.
Paul Foot has pared his act back to something akin to the traditional pub stand-up that launched his career. It's still brilliant, but not completely satisfying this time around.
Jenny Eclair will leave you laughing the next time you look in a mirror and say "f---ing hell".
The veteran Irish songman is feeling philosophical.
Being a Bachie fan is certainly not a prerequisite for enjoying this show.
Liz Carr is a better debater – and much funnier – than leading pro-euthanasia figure Dr Philip Nitschke.
The cabaret artist's songs are up there with those of Tim Minchin and Eddie Perfect.
Justin Heazlewood's eccentric, wildly unpredictable stage presence may just be your catnip.
Melbourne comic sells his personal quirks unlike anybody else.
It's the most relaxing show you'll see at the festival and the cheapest therapy session in town.
The English comedian and one-time co-presenter with John Oliver was relieved when he realised he didn't have to do "observational humour".
A decade ago journalist Stephanie Bunbury witnessed Irish comedian David O'Doherty's self-confessed worst gig ever. But as she tells it, it wasn't so bad.
The British comedian and contemporary of Russell Brand and Noel Fielding shares, with the latter especially, a particularly bonkers and often divisive style of humour.
Veteran comedians Denise Scott and Judith Lucy didn't even get out of bed to launch the 31st festival.
This award-winning young comedian sings songs based on her life that people can relate to.
They've supported Ed Sheeran and been to Adelaide Fringe five times. Now the double act hits Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the first time.
You only have to see the beaming expat South Africans cluster round Loyiso Gola after a gig to realise how big he is back home.
Depression and shame may not sound like the stuff of comedy, but Richard Gadd's show ''Monkey See Monkey Do'' has been a critical and popular hit.
Artisan Fabian Scaunich says the once broken and dirty floor of 200,000 pieces will be ready for the Comedy Festival launch on March 28.
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He is considered the greatest English comedian and storyteller of his generation, but hecklers at his gigs should watch out.
Like voice itself, human laughter is endlessly, subtly, distinctive.
The actor, comedian, writer, director and producer is heading to Australia in June as part of his world stand-up tour
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