Sophie Joske and Anna Piper Scott have a mission, and a talent to carry it through. As well as addressing gender and sexuality in a variety of entertaining forms, ‘Almost Lesbians’ explores what is required to create the perfect example…
It was too be no surprise to learn, once again, that Zoë Coombs Marr knows how to deliver a knock-out performance. After years of performing her award-winning, awkward, and misogynistic character ‘Dave’, ‘Bossy Bottom’ sheds the persona to reveal the…
There is a significant selection of improvised shows at this year’s festival, and within them is a particular trans-Tasman duo that have brought over a very successful and delightful formula. ‘Awkward Threesome‘ sees Wellington based stalwarts of improvisation Jennifer O’Sullivan…
The zany, genre-hopping Abracadabra kicks off the 21st Spanish Film Festival The appropriately titled Abracadabra was shown at the media preview for the 21st Spanish Film Festival, showcasing a little of the movie magic in Spanish filmmaking. Beginning 19 April and running…
It’s great to see stand-out shows returning for a second season, and those who enjoy trivia panel shows containing a mix of local comedians and experts in the field, then ‘WrestleBrainia 2’ is, essentially, a no-brainer. Combining a different roster…
James Veitch is the anti-establishment comedian that the world needs, and with one of the most highly viewed TED Talks inspiring the widely successful show ‘Dot Con’, Veitch brings his ‘Game Face’ to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for 2018….
David Massingham is becoming a popular name circulating around the Melbourne sketch and improvised comedy arenas over the last few years, and with good cause. Massingham’s show, ‘Sketch Me Like One of Your French Girls‘, is a prime example of…
Arj Barker has married, matured, done self-work, and has a new demeanour. Still as assured, expressive, and mobile as ever, he wants to get up, close, and personal. The world is at an interesting place in 2018. He feels: We…
He’s platinum blonde and all over our televisions. Trim, taut, and terrific, he has a mouth on him that knows no Mute. With the face of a cute boy child, he can charm anyone but has a sting in the…
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