New Australian comedy
4 new sporting stories kicking goals in Australian theatre
These four creatives believe sporting stories can be winners on the stage.
Funny Tonne MICF reviews: Dan Rath, Grace Jarvis, Kate Dehnert, Kate Dolan, Lara Ricote and more
ArtsHub brings you the first batch of reviews from the Funny Tonne 2026, MICF's long-running competition for fledgling reviewers.
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…
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.
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.
Comedy review: Daniel Connell: Little Aussie Battler, Fringe World, WA
A comic with the requisite flair for storytelling.
Comedy review: Blinded by the Whites, Daniel Muggleton, FRINGE WORLD, WA
A comic who covers a wide range of topics, from gender and intergenerational differences to political and economic issues.
Comedy review: Carolyn Swindell, Nice Lady MP
Perfectly timed in the lead up to the Federal election, a former political advisor offers some insider information.
Comedy review: Nat Harris & Hannah Camilleri, Pét-Nat + Han ah Chocolat
Endearingly hilarious skits by the winners of last year's MICF Golden Gibbo Award.
Comedy review: Lano and Woodley, Moby Dick
The search for a story and a great white whale: what could possibly go wrong?