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![A photograph of comedian Zoë Coombs Marr, a Caucasian woman with long brown hair and a short-sleeved brown T shirt. She is resting her chin on one hand, but both hands are wearing oversize gloves that look like real hands.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/54162785544_c2d4e1c136_o.webp?w=310)
Hobart Festival of Comedy returns in 2025 with line-up now announced
After a successful inaugural event this year, the Comedy Festival will return in 2025 to showcase local and international acts.
![A publicity image for 'Troy', one of seven productions in Malthouse Theatre's 2025 season. A multi-racial cast of seven, including men in skirts and women in tunics reminiscent of ancient Greece, link hands as they struggle across a dramatically lit and smoky battlefield.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Malthouse_Troy_162850-163001_V4-e1728597813467.jpg?w=310)
Malthouse Theatre eschews naturalism in its 2025 season
Addressing the cost of living and leaning into the theatrical, the Malthouse’s new season promises the epic and the intimate…
![A natural rock formation in the rough shape of a window looks out over a river and surrounding Nanda Country. Two children wearing Akubra hats sit in the window, their backs to the camera.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/nick-dunn-ObqXTSx3cVk-unsplash.jpg?w=310)
APAM heading to WA
The Australian Performing Arts Market will be hosted in Western Australia by PAC Australia in 2026, 2028 and 2030.
![A group of comedians stand in front of a melbourne International Comedy Festival poster with ticker tape flying all around.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/MICF-2024-Award-winner_-all-winners.jpg?w=310)
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.
![Image is a pink/red background with a tonne weight on it, bearing the inscription Funny Tonne](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/funny-tonne-2021.png?w=310)
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...
![End of the road for Critical Stages Touring. Image shows an end of road sign.](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/shutterstock_1294633105.jpg?w=310)
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…
![There's Something About Music from L to R: Irena Lysiuk, Naomi Price, Luke Kennedy and Marcus Corowa Photo: Damien Bredburg](https://www.artshub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/TSAM-2023-2542-V3.jpg?w=310)
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.