Comedy
Finding funny women: a career in comedy shaped by icons
Finding her female comedy icons then her way onto the stand-up stage was no joke for comedian Joanne Brookfield.
Review: Comedy Zone Asia, MICF
Cross-cultural idiosyncrasies and stereotype-skewering abound in this fun, rude and energetic night out.
Australian audio comedy series snapped up by the BBC
A half-hour narrative sci-fi comedy series originally crowdfunded for digital download will soon air on BBC Radio 4.
How to write a comedy show: 24 comedians reveal their secrets
Comedy festival season is in full swing, so we asked a few comedians to share their creative processes and tips…
Review: Stephen K Amos – Bread and Circuses
Amos has the sort of commanding presence and confidence that could only have come from years of working the circuit.
Review: Comedy Zone Asia
A worthy reminder that making people laugh is indeed a global phenomenon, not just restricted to privileged first world white…
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
Joh for PM: A Musical Comedy
Joh for PM is a show that demands attention. As a musical centred on a political figure, it is a…
What's hot in comedy in 2017
From comedians who deliberately make you sad to a new wave of feminist humour, comedy festivals are the perfect time…
Deadly funny - a new brand of Australian comedy
By laughing at themselves, Indigenous comedians demonstrate an insightful pride in their own cultural heritage.