It’s the final weekend of the comedy festival:Here are the shows not to miss
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It’s the final weekend of the comedy festival:Here are the shows not to miss

From an existentially challenging joke about bin bags to the Norwegian clown who won Britain’s Got Talent,here are our latest reviews.

  • byLefa Singleton Norton,John Bailey,Sonia Nair,Mikey Cahill,Hannah Francis,Tyson Wray,Cher Tan,Cameron Woodhead,Donna Demaio,Vyshnavee Wijekumar andGuy Webster

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Puppeteering and tiny tombstones? This festival has it all
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Puppeteering and tiny tombstones? This festival has it all

From lurid family histories to Excel-lent stand-up,this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.

  • bySonia Nair,Lefa Singleton Norton,Hannah Francis,Tyson Wray,Stephen A Russell,Cameron Woodhead,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Donna Demaio andJohn Bailey
Grilled octopus with Vegemite? What guests will be eating at this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival
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Grilled octopus with Vegemite? What guests will be eating at this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival

Curtis Stone joins local and international chefs feeding the well-heeled at Flemington’s Birdcage enclosure.

  • byDonna Demaio
Torino Aperitivo brings Italian bar tradition to Melbourne’s CBD (but don’t call them snacks)
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Torino Aperitivo brings Italian bar tradition to Melbourne’s CBD (but don’t call them snacks)

Expect free bites with your first round of drinks when this Italian-style bar opens in a tiny laneway.

  • byDonna Demaio
Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat
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Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat

From Rainbow History lessons and victims of hacking to career changes and fart jokes,our reviewers take a look at the shows bringing the laughs,at Melbourne Fringe.

  • byDonna Demaio,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Tyson Wray,Cher Tan,Cameron Woodhead,Nell Geraets,Hannah Francis andLefa Singleton Norton
Sooshi Mango comedy trio enlists hospo heavyweights for new ‘nonna-style’ Italian restaurant in Lygon Street
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Sooshi Mango comedy trio enlists hospo heavyweights for new ‘nonna-style’ Italian restaurant in Lygon Street

Named after the trios’ comedy characters,Johnny,Vince&Sam’s will serve traditional Italian food in a homely and gimmick-free setting.

  • byDonna Demaio
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Curtis Stone is opening a ‘fancy’ beach resort restaurant in Mexico (named after a regional Victorian town)
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Curtis Stone is opening a ‘fancy’ beach resort restaurant in Mexico (named after a regional Victorian town)

The LA-based chef will source Australian wagyu for his rustic-yet-chic fine diner,which is named after a Macedon Ranges town that holds special family memories.

  • byDonna Demaio
Having the last laugh:Comedy you should catch before it’s gone
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Having the last laugh:Comedy you should catch before it’s gone

As the comedy festival enters its final weekend,here’s a round-up of shows to see – including one that is “straight left-wing propaganda” and an interactive video game (of sorts).

  • bySonia Nair,Hannah Francis,Cameron Woodhead,John Bailey,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Tyson Wray,Mikey Cahill,Lefa Singleton Norton andDonna Demaio
‘He kissed my boyfriend on the mouth’:The comedy festival’s best moments
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‘He kissed my boyfriend on the mouth’:The comedy festival’s best moments

One month and over 100 shows later,our team of reviewers has come together to pick out the best (and strangest) moments from this year’s comedy festival.

  • bySonia Nair,Stephen A Russell,Hannah Francis,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Tyson Wray,Mikey Cahill andDonna Demaio
Staying in Melbourne? Here’s some comedy to catch up on over the long weekend
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Staying in Melbourne? Here’s some comedy to catch up on over the long weekend

Sex ed,superheroes and saying goodbye to a beloved grandparent – these shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have something for everyone. Here are the latest reviews.

  • bySonia Nair,Stephen A Russell,John Bailey,Hannah Francis,Cameron Woodhead,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Tyson Wray,Mikey Cahill,Lefa Singleton Norton andDonna Demaio
The comedy festival has kicked off – here’s a look at the opening weekend
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The comedy festival has kicked off – here’s a look at the opening weekend

From Jurassic Park through to impressions so good they’ll have you in stitches,the fun has started at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for 2023.

  • byStephen A Russell,John Bailey,Sonia Nair,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Tyson Wray,Mikey Cahill,Lefa Singleton Norton andDonna Demaio