Comedy
Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary
A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.
The Lucky Country review: 'absolutely, vitally funny'
A genre-hopping musical comedy, The Lucky Country tackles the question of national identity with real heart and humour.
City of Sydney
Applications now open for Art & About 2026
If you’re an artist or creative with a unique idea to bring Oxford Street and its surrounds to life, this…
Kingston Arts
Comedy at the Shirley
Join us for unforgettable evenings of gut-busting humour, featuring a treasure trove of comedic talent that'll have you laughing 'til…
Ripple Festival
Ripple Festival
Business event, but not as usual. Live music, comedy, art, and small business conversations to fuel your next wave of…
Rachael Maza on shaping the narrative, trusting her gut and preparing to say goodbye
After almost 18 years as ILBIJERRI’s Artistic Director, Dr Rachael Maza AM is stepping down at the end of the…
Adelaide Fringe
Register for Adelaide Fringe 2026!
Established and emerging artists from across the globe are invited to register for Australia’s biggest arts festival, Adelaide Fringe.
Backbone Youth Arts
BACKBONE FESTIVAL 2025: Youth Arts has never looked this good!
This October, the Seven Hills Hub will come alive with performance, sound, visual art, and interactive experiences created by some…
Aunty Donna's absurd rise: lessons from Australia's biggest comedians
Aunty Donna just embarked on their latest international tour. What can emerging artists learn from their meteoric rise?
Eddie Izzard: UK comedian announces 2025 Australian tour
British actor and comedian Eddie Izzard brings her stand-up show ‘The Remix Tour Live’ to Australia later this year.