1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (129+ words) There is a lot to recommend about Sammy J's new show 'Hero Complex'. Bravely, he tells his story about growing up and how a shared love of 'The Phantom' with others forever changed his destiny. The tapestry of lives interconnecting,…...

2+ day, 35+ min ago  (387+ words) Now, I'm not afraid of many things in my life, but for as long as I can remember, one of my biggest fears has always been stand-up comedy. Not performing it " watching it. The thought of a performer standing in…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (252+ words) Seasoned performer, and national treasure, Josh Thomas, is back at Brisbane Comedy Festival, and after 20 years in the comedy limelight, including two internationally renowned TV shows, several awards, and numerous appearances in reality TV shows, this year he promised us…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (646+ words) Forty years since Mary Tobin (OAM) took a call from her brother " in her hospital bed, just three days after giving birth " she's still serving giggles across Australia and beyond. The call was simple enough. Rick Mc Kenna, her brother…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (336+ words) Ad Astra wipes off the dust of a 105-year-old play, 'Six Characters In Search Of An Author', giving it a new life. The meta-theatrical play is set on Ad Astra's own rehearsal stage, allowing for some kooky fourth-wall-breaking and references....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (296+ words) Absurdist comedian, actor and clown John Norris brings his show 'Mr Chonkers' around the country. John's style of absurd comedy oozes silliness. He's based out of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and 'Mr Chonkers' is a very important waste of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (234+ words) They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Well, almost every year, I head along to see a Laura Davis show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and every…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (458+ words) The thing about a show built around fear is that it only really works if the person on stage feels like they've actually got something to lose. Blake Pavey does, and he knows it. That's what gives his latest set,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (388+ words) Review: Local Laws @ Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 Scenestr Review: Local Laws @ Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 You never knew local government could be this sexy. 'Local Laws', a new play from the kooky minds of Rose Bishop and Elyce Phillips, is…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (314+ words) It's always a delight to experience an Elf Lyons show. A master of her craft, Elf holds the audience in the palm of her hand. .. Or should I say, wing (seeing as she's dressed as a parrot), from beginning to…...