2+ hour, 44+ min ago  (348+ words) Howard Barker, described by The Times as "one of the UK's greatest living playwrights", turns 80 this year, and Flinders Drama Centre will mark the occasion by presenting Wrestling with Catastrophe-the only Australian celebration of Barker's 80th birthday. Widely regarded as a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (443+ words) Wagga Comedy Fest 2026 is underway and is providing laughs for locals and visitors all weekend. With many locals choosing to stay close to home this June long weekend, Wagga Comedy Fest offers the perfect excuse to gather friends, enjoy a…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (283+ words) Mirage News Griffith Regional Theatre will host the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow on Friday 12 June, delivering an evening of world-class comedy direct from Australia's premier comedy festival. Audiences can expect a night of laughter as the Roadshow rolls into…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (360+ words) The 2026 Wagga Comedy Fest is coming up on the June long weekend, 4 – 7 June, and tickets are selling fast! An annual fixture on Wagga Wagga's events calendar, the Comedy Fest is held across four performance venues: the Civic Theatre, Riverina Playhouse,…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (186+ words) Griffith Regional Theatre welcomes two of Australia's most loved vocalists, Damien Leith and Jason Owen, for an unmissable show Classic Favourites, on Saturday 30 May. Featuring the music that defined generations, Classic Favourites is a heartfelt journey through the enduring songs…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (650+ words) The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the road and bringing the laughs to the Pilbeam Theatre on Friday 26 June, delivering a fast‑paced, side‑splitting showcase of the very best comedy talent from Australia and beyond, all packed…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (188+ words) VicScreen and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have launched the VicScreen Greenlight Award, a new annual prize recognising a Victorian comedian with outstanding screen potential. Melbourne is Australia's comedy capital, with the Festival long serving as the launch pad for…...

3+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (196+ words) Mirage News A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa professor emeritus is reshaping how scholars understand comic writing. Caron's research challenges a familiar narrative: American humor before the Civil War is often tied to frontier life and regional voices. But his…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (257+ words) Camden Civic Centre is set to come alive, with a vibrant lineup of comedy, live performances and visual arts over the coming months. Kicking off the program is acclaimed British comedian Ross Noble, who will bring his latest show Cranium…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (222+ words) Camden's rising young creatives are ready to take centre stage, with tickets now on sale for this year's Camden Shorts event. Held as part of Youth Week celebrations, Camden Shorts will light up the Camden Civic Centre on Sunday 19 April…...