Culture
Comedy
Plot Twist: a window into the mad minds of aimless comedians
A new comedy festival podcast is a "dumpster fire" narrative as some of the world's funniest people make up a story on the run.
- by Mikey Cahill
Latest
The joke’s on us: what happens to comedy post-Trump?
He's been a regular source for comedians for four years, but with Donald Trump apparently leaving the White House, has the well run dry?
- by Karl Quinn
Opinion
First Person Pandemic
Danny Katz: Bring it on, the Day of the Grand Unmasking
This was a perfect opportunity to reboot the old face, fine-tune any problem areas and make several adjustments to the shape and size.
- by Danny Katz
Video
The rising star of TikTok Trump parody
Sarah Cooper’s Trump impersonations have led to her being invited to the Democratic National Convention and guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live. VIDEO BY TOM COMPAGNONI.
The comic who trumped Trump
Her Donald Trump takedown videos have made Sarah Cooper America’s new comedy hero. Could she be the Democrats' secret weapon in the race for the White House?
- by Will Pavia
Speaking in tongues: Is it ever OK to do a foreign accent for laughs?
The Daily Mail has presented a dossier of jokes, mispronunciations and accents that it says proves Sydney radio presenter Erin Molan is racist.
- by Karl Quinn
Master of his domain: what Jerry Seinfeld did next
As co-creator of his eponymous hit, Jerry Seinfeld made something out of nothing – and says there are plenty more laughs to be had post-pandemic.
- by Mara Reinstein
'It's great to be living in death town': comedians talk about life during lockdown
Greg Fleet thinks some venues will never reopen and some performers will never come back.
- by Garry Maddox
Home Sweet Home: What's keeping comedian Matt Okine entertained
The comedian has been bingeing on real estate shows, listening to Emma Wiggle and watching his daughter take her first steps.
- by Nicole Elphick