Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Daring and intergenerational circus acts on the festival circuit
Circus shows from performers ranging from youths to sexagenarians are heading for MICF and Adelaide.
Laughing or crying? Comedians reading our moods in heavy times
When the outside world has you crying on the inside, what kind of live comedy can you handle?
Comedy review: Akau Jambo, Looking for a Visa, The Rubber Chicken, MICF
A South Sudanese comedian makes his Australian debut.
Comedy review: Dylan Moran, We Got This, Hamer Hall, MICF
A shambolic and disappointing show from a cult favourite.
Vale Barry Humphries
Humphries, whose reputation was tarnished in later years, is nonetheless remembered as a comic genius.
Comedy reviews: Gabbi Bolt, Ivan Aristeguieta, MICF
Two seasoned performers offer work that resonates.
Comedy review: Murder Village, MICF
Clues and red herrings scatter about in this latest iteration of an improvised whodunnit.
Comedy review: Tripod, MICF
After 25 years, the lads are still showcasing their musical absurdities.
Comedy review: Andy Balloch: Am I the Drama? MICF
Balloch's romp through history and contemporary times takes in light and shade.
Comedy reviews: Jordan Raskopoulos, Scout Boxhall, MICF
Two performers in gender fluid finery.