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Staging COVID-safe arts events outdoors
Sarah Neal, Executive Producer and Co-CEO at Malthouse Theatre, and Glyn Roberts, Artistic Director of the Castlemaine State Festival, share…
COVID and comedy: no laughing matter?
How can you joke about a pandemic? Eight comedians tell us how.
Adelaide Fringe at 60
Over six decades to date, the Adelaide Fringe has been both a playground and a career springboard for Australian and…
How to write a comedy show: 24 comedians reveal their secrets
Comedy festival season is in full swing, so we asked a few comedians to share their creative processes and tips…
No laughing matter: comedy in the wake of #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has revealed the widespread extent of sexual harassment, and brought down comedy legends like Louis CK. What…
What's hot in comedy in 2017
From comedians who deliberately make you sad to a new wave of feminist humour, comedy festivals are the perfect time…
Deadly funny - a new brand of Australian comedy
By laughing at themselves, Indigenous comedians demonstrate an insightful pride in their own cultural heritage.
Why we need to get serious about comedy
No one doubts Shakespeare's comedies are art but contemporary comedians are often dismissed in discussions of cultural value.
Making money while making ‘em laugh
Sustaining a career in comedy involves more than just being funny.
Tim Ferguson's principles of writing comedy
CURRENCY PRESS: The thing about laughter, says Tim Ferguson, is that you’re not in conscious control. It’s coming from the…
