I was cordially invited to a big, fat Greek wedding also known as Effie the Virgin Bride. Effervescent, Greek-Australian Goddess, and virgin mother Effie Stephanides is finally becoming a bride, marrying her skip (Australian) fiancé, a plastic surgeon dreamboat named…
The revolving door of Australian politics over the past few years has been a boon for the satirists behind the Sydney Theatre Company’s annual Wharf Revue. This screening of the 15th Anniversary production is part of the trend of bringing theatre…
From the moment he walked on stage to the last second of the show, comedian Liam Ryan had an incredible presence on stage which had the crowd hanging on to his every word. His high-energy standup features tales of past…
One of the best things about a comedy show is discovering new acts that you absolutely love. At this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival I was lucky enough to see Rhys Nicholson’s new show I’m Fine. Rhys has steadily been climbing…
Amos Gill performs as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival at the Enmore Theatre. He performs his show ‘Sorry, But It’s True’ in The Loft, is a very cosy and intimate room. It’s perfect for standup comedy: no seats are reserved,…
Grab your caps, stonewashed jeans, and fanny packs. The burgeoning ubiquity of the dad-trend is showing no signs of relenting so embrace it the way technical sunglasses embrace your cheek structure and get some belly laughs with award-winning British comedian…
Steve Lynch tells his stories in such a captivating and positive way as he takes his audience on a tour through the U.S of A in his Sydney Comedy Festival show ‘U.S. of Eh?!?’. Confirming all of the clichés, he…
If there’s one person that can leave you with something to think about later, it’s Alice Fraser. The award-winning writer, comedian, and performer is a natural communicator with the ability to tackle clever topics with humour and understanding. She presents her…
For some serious illegal business advice about how to score a free car and max out your credit card, Ash Williams has it all. In his Sydney Comedy Festival Show, Back to Business, the comedian, actor, and writer had some…
The Sydney Comedy Festival is back, and with it a whole shedload of new talent, old favourites, and emerging stars. After touring Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival, Daniel Muggleton returns with a brand-new show, Let’s Never Hang Out. Comedy festivals can…