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Maitreyi Karanth – Maitriarchy review: boldness and bravura in action

Maitreyi Karanth has been doing stand up for less than a decade but has the stamina and delivery of a…

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Anisa Nandaula – No Small Talk review: TikTok star continues her rise at MICF

A Ugandan by way of Queensland, Anisa Nandaula is one to watch.

Lou Wall presents Where Are All the Tall Grandmas? at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Photo: Supplied. MICF
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Lou Wall – Where Are All the Tall Grandmas? review: 'warm, mischief-tinged energy' at MICF

Lou Wall’s mission to find tall old ladies takes unexpected turns at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Magic Mic Night at Sydney's iD Comedy Club. Photo: Supplied.
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Magic Mic Comedy review: an unmissable regular night at Sydney’s iD Comedy Club

Sydney's Magic Mic Comedy night is a showcase of emerging talent.

The Business of Comedy Festival takes place this month in Melbourne. Image: Denis Agati on Unsplash.
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The Business of Comedy Conference – an Australian first

More than 450 attendees are expected at the upcoming Business of Comedy Conference in Melbourne.

Hannah Gadsby's The Evening Muse plays in Melbourne as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Photo: Supplied.
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The Evening Muse review: Hannah Gadsby plays a talk show host at MICF

Despite flashes of sharp insight, Hannah Gadsby's latest offering falls short of what it could be.

Ariana and the Rose. Photo: Sidewalk Killa.
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Can Australian comedy festivals be a safe haven for American comics?

Two polar-opposite New York showgirls bring personal, politically charged shows to Australia for the Melbourne and Sydney comedy festivals.

Steph Tisdell, who is performing at this year's MICF. Image supplied.
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First Nations funnies: Steph Tisdell and Elaine Crombie talk turning pain into punchlines at this year's MICF

Comedians Steph Tisdell & Elaine Crombie talk to ArtsHub as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) begins.

Hannah Camilleri is one of the improv comedians bringing spontaneous acts to this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Photo: Pat Mooney.
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Spare a thought for improv comedians at this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival

What does it take to make up a show on the spot? Four improv comics share their secrets.

Alex Hines & Sarah Stafford's Birds at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026.
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12 shows to see at Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Almost 800 shows are presented at MICF this year. To make selecting what to see easier, here are 12 festival…

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