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A Very Kransky Christmas review: Spinster sisters seek man in Xmas stocking

A Very Kransky Christmas review: Spinster sisters seek man in Xmas stocking

The Kransky Sisters restore the missing Gothic element in Xmas.

  • by John Shand

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Maysoon, the sit-down standup comedian, aims to hit the small screen
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Maysoon, the sit-down standup comedian, aims to hit the small screen

Maysoon Zayid is Palestinian, Muslim, a woman of colour and disabled. And she could be on the brink of TV stardom in the United States.

  • by Cara Buckley
A 'life sentence' in satire is no problem for The Chaser's Charles Firth
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A 'life sentence' in satire is no problem for The Chaser's Charles Firth

Instead of perusing the news for stories ripe for mockery, The Chaser's Charles Firth recently found himself the focus of headlines.

  • by Nicole Elphick
'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

'The sickest burn': Comedian Michelle Wolf destroys Trump with viral comeback

As far as return serves go, US comedian Michelle Wolf's comeback to a signature President Trump diss is Novak Djokovic-worthy.

  • by Robert Moran
'Islamophobia': Netflix comedian roasts streaming giant
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'Islamophobia': Netflix comedian roasts streaming giant

"Bodyguard is good though, isn't it? It's so good you almost forget about the Islamophobia." 

  • by Broede Carmody
Mikey Robins: 'What women and men have in common is greater than our differences'

Mikey Robins: 'What women and men have in common is greater than our differences'

Comedian and author Mikey Robins on his career and the women that have influenced him.

  • by Robyn Doreian
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Aussie comedians find ways to tackle #MeToo despite strict defamation laws
News and current affairs

Aussie comedians find ways to tackle #MeToo despite strict defamation laws

SBS recently ran a skit that said a lot about the Geoffrey Rush case without saying much at all.

  • by Broede Carmody
Older and grumpier but still brimming with warmth, wit and whimsy
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Older and grumpier but still brimming with warmth, wit and whimsy

Bill Bailey once again delivers a solid two hours of belly laughs in his latest show.

  • by Hannah Francis
Shaun Micallef: Satired and emotional

Shaun Micallef: Satired and emotional

Satire used to be sacrosanct.

  • by Shaun Micallef
Rhys Jones travel tales full of surprises
Theatre reviews

Rhys Jones travel tales full of surprises

The veteran British comic proves he's still got it in spades.

  • by Craig Platt
Jerry Seinfeld on Louis C.K., Roseanne and tense times in comedy

Jerry Seinfeld on Louis C.K., Roseanne and tense times in comedy

In some ways, the world of Jerry Seinfeld is the same as it ever was.

  • by Dave Itzkoff