Comedy
Comedy Review: Tom Gleeson – Lighten Up, MICF
From the moment he lounges on stage, Gleeson captures attention with a confident, piss-taking performance.
Comedy review: Farm Backpacker (Subclass 417) by Takashi Wakasugi, MICF
A stand-up show about the lives of foreign backpackers on Australian farms and a cross between a personal working holiday…
Comedy review: Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked
A complex, provocative and almost absurdist theatre production that surprises as much as it confronts.
Comedy Review: Diana Nguyen - Chasing Keanu Reeves, MICF
Still disappointing her mum, comedian (and Linkedin star) Diana Nguyen showcases her enthusiasm, charm and talent in her latest show,…
COVID and comedy: no laughing matter?
How can you joke about a pandemic? Eight comedians tell us how.
Arts sponsorship raises ethical questions
Can Perth have an ethical and sustainable Fringe Festival?
‘This is a pause, not a stop’: lockdown devastating for Perth artists
PICA and Perth Festival have postponed the opening of numerous events, while Fringe World has cancelled five nights worth of…
Adelaide Fringe at 60
Over six decades to date, the Adelaide Fringe has been both a playground and a career springboard for Australian and…
Comedy Versus Political Correctness
Far from political correctness being the arch enemy of comedy, comedian and beloved rabblerouser Tim Ferguson believes that neither could…
Review: Cassie Workman, Giantess, MELT Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse (QLD)
An atmospheric and deeply moving picture book brought to life, packed with wry humour and pointed insights.