Melbourne
Comedy review: Rob Carlton, Willing Participant, Beckett Theatre, MICF 2025
Simple storytelling is one of the oldest art forms there is and Rob Carlton is a master.
Exhibition review: Nabilah Nordin: Scripts, Neon Parc
Expressive and elegant metal sculptures in space.
Exhibition review: Floribunda, Bunjil Place
David Sequeira’s exhibition ‘Floribunda’ showcases a long-held fascination with flowers while asking us to live in the present.
Comedy review: Will Gibb: Why Am I Like This?, Melbourne Town Hall, MICF 2025
Tinged with nostalgia, Will Gibb's performance showcases both his awkward youth and his confident delivery.
Comedy reviews: Laura Davis: Despair is Beneath Us, The Greek – Paw Paw Jump, MICF 2025
While despair may be an understandable emotion right now, it's not the answer, and Laura Davis is here to explain…
Comedy reviews: Zoë Coombs Marr: The Splash Zone, Powder Room, Town Hall, MICF 2025
Bemused (horrified) by the current geopolitical landscape, the always sharp Coombs Marr wants us all to keep talking to each…
THE LUME headed for permanent closure in June
After five years and a series of innovative immersive exhibitions, THE LUME is closing the doors of its Melbourne venue.
Comedy review: Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me: Parallel Lives, The Westin, MICF 2025
A blend of humour and heartfelt storytelling that reflects on a lifelong admiration for David Bowie.
Wellbeing tips for surviving a gruelling festival season Part 2: Melbourne International Comedy Festival
How do comedians, clowns, cabaret artists and festival directors juggle self-care with the rigours of MICF?
Comedy review: Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers, Speakeasy Theatre, MICF 2025
One man and his instrument playing a range of popular tunes.