Comedy
A summer festival sampler to whet your arts appetite
Performing Arts Editor Richard Watts selects 10 intriguing summer festival productions to include in your 2023 arts calendar.
Fringe benefits: does playing Edinburgh really help your career?
Four Australian artists reflect on their trip to the world’s biggest arts festival and consider whether the benefits of attending…
Circus Review: On by Circa
Circa’s splendidly realised On by Circa both delighted and questioned in a thought-provoking and brilliantly conceived adult show.
Carclew celebrates 50 years of youth arts in South Australia
In its 50th year of operation, Carclew reflects on the past while warmly embracing the future.
Musical Review: Singin’ in the Rain – in Concert
Prospero Arts’ inaugural production sizzled with great music, fabulous dancing and an impressive and talented cast.   Â
Performance review: The Special Comedy Comedy Special
Asian-Australian comedians, both emerging and established, share the stage in night of merriment.
Theatre review: Like a Virgo
Astrology, sexuality and Madonna – this charming stand-up and burlesque show made it through the wilderness of Melbourne Fringe.
Theatre review: OzAsia Festival, SNAP
A colourful blend of sophisticated illusions and technological trickery.
Theatre review: The Briefing, Melissa McGlensey
A political satire at Melbourne Fringe that takes a swipe at many targets.
Theatre review: Fantastic Mr Fox
Fantastic Mr Fox alright.