It’s the final weekend of the comedy festival: Here are the shows not to miss
From an existentially challenging joke about bin bags to the Norwegian clown who won Britain’s Got Talent, here are our latest reviews.
- by Lefa Singleton Norton, John Bailey, Sonia Nair, Mikey Cahill, Hannah Francis, Tyson Wray, Cher Tan, Cameron Woodhead, Donna Demaio, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Guy Webster
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The best heckles, riskiest jokes and most tender moments from this year’s comedy festival
After a huge month packed with shows, our team of reviewers has come together to pick out the best (and strangest) moments from this year’s comedy festival.
- by Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Lefa Singleton Norton, Mikey Cahill, Sonia Nair, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
Puppeteering and tiny tombstones? This festival has it all
From lurid family histories to Excel-lent stand-up, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.
- by Sonia Nair, Lefa Singleton Norton, Hannah Francis, Tyson Wray, Stephen A Russell, Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Donna Demaio and John Bailey
Surreal and lewd (and sometimes nude): This year’s comedy festival is off to a strong start
From Tim Tams to a screenplay written by an 11-year-old this year’s comedy festival is off to a roaring start. Keep an eye on our growing list of reviews here.
- by Stephen A Russell, Lefa Singleton Norton, Mikey Cahill, Tyson Wray, Sonia Nair, Hannah Francis, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Guy Webster, Cher Tan, Cassidy Knowlton and Cameron Woodhead
Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat
From Rainbow History lessons and victims of hacking to career changes and fart jokes, our reviewers take a look at the shows bringing the laughs, at Melbourne Fringe.
- by Donna Demaio, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Cher Tan, Cameron Woodhead, Nell Geraets, Hannah Francis and Lefa Singleton Norton
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Having the last laugh: Comedy you should catch before it’s gone
As the comedy festival enters its final weekend, here’s a round-up of shows to see – including one that is “straight left-wing propaganda” and an interactive video game (of sorts).
- by Sonia Nair, Hannah Francis, Cameron Woodhead, John Bailey, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill, Lefa Singleton Norton and Donna Demaio
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‘He kissed my boyfriend on the mouth’: The comedy festival’s best moments
One month and over 100 shows later, our team of reviewers has come together to pick out the best (and strangest) moments from this year’s comedy festival.
- by Sonia Nair, Stephen A Russell, Hannah Francis, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill and Donna Demaio
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Staying in Melbourne? Here’s some comedy to catch up on over the long weekend
Sex ed, superheroes and saying goodbye to a beloved grandparent – these shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have something for everyone. Here are the latest reviews.
- by Sonia Nair, Stephen A Russell, John Bailey, Hannah Francis, Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill, Lefa Singleton Norton and Donna Demaio
Artists decry 'shameful' closure of community studio
For four decades the Australian Print Workshop in Fitzroy has helped artists develop their craft, but it says that may no longer be possible.
- by Hannah Francis
Sticky has reopened its doors – but be careful with the zines
For the last few months in lockdown, zine makers have been hard at work – and now you can browse the results.
- by Hannah Francis
Wearing his heart on his lawn: one refugee's 'endurance' work
Afghan refugee Sha Sarwari walks two hours a day in his backyard, patiently treading the shape of a heart in the grass as he waits for his son to return.
- by Hannah Francis