Comedy
Comma Sutra review: quirky etymological fun at FRINGE WORLD
Comma Sutra is a hilarious comedy act all about words and language.
Human Entertainment review: an unforgettable absurdist variety act
In Human Entertainment, Noah Skape delivers a FRINGE WORLD fever dream.
A History Comedy Show review: an entertaining FRINGE WORLD three-hander
Hosted by award-winning comedian & history buff Raul Kohli, A History Comedy Show brings casual lighthearted fun to FRINGE WORLD.
Midsumma Festival 2026: queer culture highlights to pop on your calendar
Melbourne's leading LGBTQIA+ pride festival puts queer art in the spotlight – here are our top picks
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.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 – top picks
MICF is gearing up to celebrate 40 years of funny – here are the shows you shouldn't miss
Melbourne Fringe 2025: a review diary
A selection of short reviews from the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival; rolling coverage which will be regularly updated.
The Lucky Country review: 'absolutely, vitally funny'
A genre-hopping musical comedy, The Lucky Country tackles the question of national identity with real heart and humour.
Rachael Maza on shaping the narrative, trusting her gut and preparing to say goodbye
After almost 18 years as ILBIJERRI’s Artistic Director, Dr Rachael Maza AM is stepping down at the end of the…