Melbourne Comedy Festival
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Arts
Hilarious account of the benign and predictable
It’s hard to know where James Acaster's persona stops and personality begins.
- by Margaret Gordon
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MICF critics' picks, bestsellers and the next best things
Stumped about what to see at the comedy festival in the final days? Read on.
- by Hannah Francis
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Absurdly Asian, or just plain absurd?
There's a good chance you'll love this show if you're a die-hard Jinx Yeo fan, but for newcomers it may be a little less palatable.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Maria Bamford's many voices make for dynamite comedy
The US comedian's tales and vocal talents make for an hour of chortling that for some turns into uncontrollable hooting.
- by Debbie Cuthbertson
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All killer lines, no filler in Valvo's happy hour
This comedian's talent won't be overlooked for much longer. ★★★★★
- by Michael Lallo
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Maddie HW's loud personality elicits big laughs
Ever wondered what four trombones mixed with southern rock loops on Garage Band sounds like?
- by Charlotte Grieve
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Josh Ladgrove turns a sales seminar into dark comedy
The comedian has shaken off the white lab coat and is back with a new character: himself. Sort of.
- by Hannah Francis
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Die Roten Punkte is in da haus
If you're lose and want to get loser, this is a party not to be missed.
- by cameron woodhead
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What's on
#KWANDA: Ballard's political satire is brilliantly scathing
#KWANDA is Tom Ballard's spoof of the ABC panel show, set on the eve of the next federal election.
- by Cameron Woodhead
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Arts
On the spectrum and on-song for the musical bangers
This award-winning show combines raw honesty with oddball wit.
- by cameron Woodhead
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What's on
Gillian English skewers Shakespeare's misogyny
Canadian-turned-Tasmanian Gillian English is a revelation.
- by Cameron Woodhead