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Zelda Moon and Lazy Susan in The Witchy Girls. Photo: Nicole Squelch/Iris Arc Pictures.
Interviews

DIY magic and fan funding: The Witchy Girls conjures a new model for making Aussie TV

After funding rejections, RuPaul's Drag Race champ Lazy Susan and her sister Zelda Moon are turning to live audiences to…

Comedian Scout Boxall. Photo: Supplied.
Features

How comedians survive the social media trap during festival season: 'I hate it!'

Comedians don't have a lot of choice about being on social media, not if they want to sell tickets. So…

Sydney Mardi Gras 2026 highlights
Features

Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: culture highlights for artsy queers

Don't let all the drama rain on your parade – here are our 12 top picks for Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+…

Midsumma Festival 2026 highlights.
Features

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

Comedian (and doctor) Noah Szto. Photo: Ian Laidlaw. Best comedy 2025
Features

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.

Robyn Reynolds and Chris Nguyen at their wedding. Photo: Supplied.
Features

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.

Hannah Gadsby will debut their new show at Malthouse Comedy. Image: Malthouse Theatre.
Features

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

ILBIJERRI's Artistic Director of almost 18 years, Dr Rachael Maza AM. The photo shows Maza, an older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman with greying hair, sitting in a leafy courtyard. She is smiling, almost laughing, and leans forward with her hands clasped and her elbows on her knees.
Features

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…

Aunty Donna in a promotional shoot for their upcoming DREM tour.
Features

Aunty Donna's absurd rise: lessons from Australia's biggest comedians

Aunty Donna just embarked on their latest international tour. What can emerging artists learn from their meteoric rise?

Melbourne's Butterfly Club has closed, sending shockwaves through the independent sector. The photo depicts a dead butterfly, partially crushed on a sandy beach.
Features

How the independent sector rallied after The Butterfly Club’s shock closure

Indie companies and venues discuss the implications of The Butterfly Club’s closure, and sound a warning for the future of…

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