Comedy

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.

Fringe Festival embraces pay-what-you-can model
Taking over empty space in the rocks and spilling through the precinct with music, comedy, food and art, SIDESHOW invites…

So you want my arts job: Cruise Entertainer
As cruising returns, we talk with entertainer Neven Connelly about opportunities for this unique travelling gig.

How to make the most of a Fringe festival
Three Fringe festival veterans on why they love Fringe and their advice for newcomers.

A show to die for
Chronically ill and disabled people are already familiar with judging risks to their lives. What can they teach the performing…

How stand-up comedy is helping cancer patients tell their stories
The therapeutic possibilities of comedy are being explored at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through workshops run by Rachel Berger.

Comedy review: Carolyn Swindell, Nice Lady MP
Perfectly timed in the lead up to the Federal election, a former political advisor offers some insider information.

Comedy review: Nicky Barry, It's What She Would Have Wanted
A loving (and hilarious) tribute to a friendship of boozy hijinks and smoking dhurries.

Comedy review: Matt Harvey, Wage Against The Machine
Making chuckles out of the not- so- funny realities of being a casual wage-earner.