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The 10 funniest comedy shows I saw in 2025
From hit festival shows to streaming specials, here are the comedy shows that stood above the rest in 2025.
Live comedy dating shows are on the rise, combining love and laughter
Audiences are flocking to comedy dating shows, looking for laughs and maybe a little chance at love too.
When comedians don't give up the day job...
Heeding the advice of a million parents, these comedians all have a career to fall back on – but is…
How podcasts help comedians find their niche
These days, it can feel like every comedian alive has a podcast and the boom shows no signs of slowing…
The art of musical comedy
When you add music to your stand-up, you can take your shows to a whole other level...
Fingers on buzzers! The rise of the live game show
Live game shows of all flavours have swiftly proliferated across comedy and fringe festivals. What's the attraction?
How comedians prepare for festival season
Next year’s comedy festival season may seem an age away, but for Australian comics, it’s very much begun.
Inside the writers' room
Getting a toe in the door of the writers' room can be challenging , but these successful writers share some…
Building a following in comedy
In an ever-growing sea of comic performers and stand-ups, how do you cut through and grow your audience?
Wellness during comedy festival season
As a stand-up comedian you need to look after your audience, but to do that properly you need to look…