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Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024 winners
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is over for another year with the winners of the big prizes now revealed.
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Funny Tonne – part one, MICF 2024
The first batch of top reviews from the Funny Tonne, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's fledgling reviewers for 2024.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival and ArtsHub join forces
The MICF kicks off and this year ArtsHub is up for a laugh too...
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Breaking news: Critical Stages goes into liquidation
The Board of Critical Stages Touring has placed the company into liquidation, with the company ceasing to trade and staff…
![Cal Wilson. Image of woman with short red and black hair, wearing pink jumper and clasping hands.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/Cal-Wilson-photo-credit-Giulia-McGauran.jpg?w=310)
Vale Cal Wilson
New Zealand-born, Australian adopted comedian Cal Wilson was one of the kindest and most genuine people in comedy, and will…
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Review: Brisbane Festival opening
An eclectic opening night event set the tone of inclusivity and diversity for Brisbane Festival’s 2023 program.
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Vale Barry Humphries
Humphries, whose reputation was tarnished in later years, is nonetheless remembered as a comic genius.
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Vale Doug MacLeod
MacLeod, whose career spanned children's books and musical theatre to television comedy, is much missed.
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Vale Bert Newton
The TV personality passed away on Saturday aged 83, after a long and storied career.
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Melbourne Fringe cancels 90% of events
Artists will be refunded for all registration and advertising costs says organisers, as the program goes digital.