The Play That Goes Wrong opened to a standing ovation at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre. The British farce is an absolute romp. It’s presented under the guise of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s opening night of a classic murder mystery whodunnit,…
Rebel Wilson has long been one of Australia’s most beloved comedic exports, and with her latest film, Bride Hard, she’s taking on a new persona: a full-throttle action star. Bride Hard is a loving, if chaotic, tribute to the action…
Abby Howells is a NZ comedian best known for being on Taskmaster NZ and some viral online videos. Now, in her 60-minute solo show, Welcome To My Dream, she’s bringing her unique brand of comedy to Melbourne Comedy Fest. The…
Best Of European Comedy is a 50 minute variety show from Comedians of Europe. The group has appeared on Netflix and the BBC, and toured comedy festivals around the world. Now they’re back in town for our 2025 season of…
Australian comedian and filmmaker Neel Kolhatkar is back with his new show ‘Dirty Flirty 30′ at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 after a five-year hiatus (from the fest, not comedy). As long-time fans, my sister (my plus one) and I…
Melbourne, darling, get ready to bow down to royalty! The one and only Panti Bliss, Ireland’s most beloved drag queen and self-proclaimed accidental activist, has sashayed her way into town for Midsumma Festival, and let me tell you, her show…
Richard O’Brien’s iconic Rocky Horror Show made a triumphant return to Melbourne during its 50th Anniversary tour, treating audiences to an unforgettable night at the intimate Athenaeum Theatre. The Plus Ones had the pleasure of attending the premiere, where we…
The adored David Strassman is back in Melbourne this week, with his latest show, The Chocolate Diet. Strassman has a second home in Melbourne, and brings back his mischievous mob of characters, including everyone’s favorite furry friend, Ted E. Bare. …
It was a spectacular take-no-prisoners VIP Opening Night at RUNAWAY Festival Park as the audience wined and dined in style, lapping up lascivious entertainment from Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett, and were entranced by the extraordinary Runaway Festival Park at Queen…
Fresh from a record-breaking 15-week run at the Opera House, SIX blasts into Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre until 21 August. After listening to our Sydney friends raving about it for months, we were excited that it was finally heading our way….