Even the biggest fan of Melbourne (that would be me) has to admit that planning outdoor concerts in April takes a lot of faith in the gods of music. Thankfully, the musical gods rocked a lovely chilled night at the…
In the Lonely Comedians’ Blind Dating Show Spectacular, Dave Warneke makes for a great host as he, assisted by the Dr. Professor of love Neal Portenza, asks lots of silly questions of guest comedians from the festival. There were two rounds,…
Stunt Lounge is the creation of five young graduates from the famous Flying Fruit Fly Circus. It seems a little out of place on the bill at a comedy festival, although it does have some laughs. I’d say it’s 10%…
Do you like tea? Do you like drinking cocktails? Ever tried mixing them together? Nieuw Amsterdam combined our two favorite beverages at their Brew Detective event, part of Melbourne’s World Class Cocktail Week. Think of it as a tea party for grown ups—but with…
Palace Cinemas held the great opening of the 2016 Spanish Film Festival with a night full of killer tunes and lots of dancing, tapas, and paella along with the screening of Spanish Affair 2, which has become one of the most…
Introducing Gay Mae. Or is she? In her comedy show ‘Us‘, Mae Martin investigates the ridiculousness of labelling sexuality and the unwarranted concern of other people. Mae Martin is just a little bit ridiculously lucky, growing up in a household…
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It’s the first day of April and Melbourne is washed in comedy. The front steps of Melbourne Town Hall are almost like a Red Light District for comedians. While waiting for my concert companion, I am constantly approached by the…
What happens when an asteroid hits Earth and a new species arises? It is something that I have pondered from time to time but I don’t think I have given it as much thought as Kate. In her Melbourne Comedy Festival…
Near the beginning of Eli Matthewson’s ‘Faith’ we are informed of his concerns that people may get the wrong impression of his show through its poster. To those who make take the joke seriously, it is a show about losing…