Reviews
Comedy review: Flo and Joan: The Joan and Flo Show, Lower Town Hall, MICF 2025
'I Drank Too Much' is as brilliant as ever but, happily, the seasoned comic duo have plenty more extremely funny…
Comedy review: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins, Beckett Theatre, MICF 2025
Brilliant, in-your-face clowning that leans heavily into the concept of enthusiastic consent.
Comedy review: Best of British, Exford Hotel, MICF 2025
If you're after a more traditional night out of pub comedy with a revolving line-up of comics, a small stage,…
Comedy review: Kate Dolan, The Critic, Bard's Apothecary, MICF 2025
How do you review a comedy show when it already has its own critic built in? It's a conundrum.
Musical review: Bloom, Roslyn Packer Theatre
A comedic musical theatre production by Tom Gleisner and Katie Weston, set in a nursing home and featuring cross-generational friendships.
Comedy review: Maddy Weeks: It's All Good, Paul's Place, Town Hall MICF 2025
A promising comic, but the structure needs polishing.
Exhibition review: Frida Kahlo: In her own image, Bendigo Art Gallery
A wide range of artefacts helps to explore the reality of the artist beyond her public persona.
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.
Musical review: The Producers, Hayes Theatre
Dated in parts, but otherwise this decades-old production is still funny and entertaining.