Culture
Comedy
Daylight savings: 25 Melbourne culture hits for under $25
As the evenings grow longer, from exhibitions to comedy to indie games, there are plenty of events in Melbourne to catch that won’t crush your budget.
- by John Bailey
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Looking for laughs? The Coconuts explain why Trump is ‘true brown’
The Coconuts, Karen from Finance, Wil Greenway, Scout Boxall, Con Coutis, Sammy J, Stickybeak, Telia Nevile and Stuart Daulman are among the top-rating comedy acts kicking off this year’s Melbourne Fringe. Our reviewers take a look at the shows offering to leave you in stitches.
- by Donna Demaio, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Cher Tan, Cameron Woodhead and Nell Geraets
Rare cancer revealed as Cal Wilson’s cause of death
The Christchurch-born comedian, actor and writer died on Wednesday morning at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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‘Tender, generous and talented’: Comedian and actor Cal Wilson dies
Rebel Wilson is among the high-profile Australians who have paid tribute to the New Zealand-born comedian after her sudden death at the age of 53.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
See, I told you I was sick: Netflix star laughs off a brush with death
US comedian Catherine Cohen had a mini-stroke that led to the discovery of a congenital heart defect. Two months after surgery, she is heading our way.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Australian comedy has a culture problem. But there are solutions
Following reports of widespread abuse, harassment and sexual violence in the local scene, Australian women comedians offer suggestions for a path forward.
- by Hannah Story
The perfect symbol of Australian unity? I’ve seen it
And it’s an example we could use now more than ever.
- by Richard Glover
‘They turn a blind eye to it’: The open secret in Australian comedy
The allegations against Russell Brand have prompted Australian women comedians to speak out about their experiences in the comedy scene.
- by Hannah Story
Hungry, tired and confused? The bachelor dream is a nightmare
I’m a momentary bachelor, fending for myself, while my wife is off doing a show.
- by Richard Glover
You’ll laugh, cry, and blush as Fringe takes us from kink to Keanu
With nearly 500 shows on offer, it’s hard to know where to start. But if it’s humour, pathos or shock value you’re after, this handy guide might help...
- by John Bailey
The thing I know now – that I wished I’d known earlier
You shouldn’t do what I’ve done and wait until your 60s to learn the basics of human existence.
- by Richard Glover