A night of rollicking laughs, good food, and a humorous trip down memory lane brings the 1970s comedy sensation set in a Torquay hotel back to life in a loving tribute show, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience. You will see all…
Jimeoin has moved up-market this year to the salubrious Palms at Crown Casino, but he’s still not too classy to do his own introduction. Befitting the nightclub venue, with its ads for ancient upcoming acts such as the Bay City…
Quite literally, winter is coming to Melbourne, and the Gameshow of Thrones seems to be the perfect show for the season. Hosted by comedian and quizmaster Isabella Valetta, the Gameshow of Thrones aims to crown the ultimate house to rule on…
The title of Sam Simmons’ newest show, Radical Women of Latin American Art 1960-1985, is just as subversive as the comedian himself. Simmons does mention the art exhibition that he visited with his wife in Los Angeles, but it’s only a…
This year’s Comedy Festival brings us acts in yet more quirky little venues. The Pilgrim Bar, down by the Yarra, is such a place. It’s within a cozy, dark room in this bar that we discovered Annie Louey’s show, Butt…
Having been impressed by Geraldine Quinn’s contribution to the ‘All Star Musical Comedy Showcase’ at last year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival, my +1 and I decided to make sure we caught her individual show this year, ‘Queen Bitch’. I must…
Well known as a writer and regular performer on the small screen, not all of Celia Pacquola’s fans are aware that her roots lie firmly in standup. Indeed, she’s a little worried that her new show, All Talk, may upset…
A lot has changed since the rulers of the Roman Empire decided that gladiator fights to the death were the best way to distract the public from the chaos of politics. A veteran of the comedy circuit, Stephen K Amos…
Fresh from his success with Working Dog Production shows Utopia and Have You Been Paying Attention, Dilruk Jayasinha graces the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with his show Bundle of Joy. With his hilarious jokes, and natural storytelling ability, Jayasinga takes…
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…