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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The best heckles,riskiest jokes and most tender moments from this year’s comedy festival
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The best heckles,riskiest jokes and most tender moments from this year’s comedy festival

After a huge month packed with shows,our team of reviewers has come together to pick out the best (and strangest) moments from this year’s comedy festival.

  • byGuy Webster,Hannah Francis,John Bailey,Lefa Singleton Norton,Mikey Cahill,Sonia Nair,Tyson Wray andVyshnavee Wijekumar
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
Surreal and lewd (and sometimes nude):This year’s comedy festival is off to a strong start
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Surreal and lewd (and sometimes nude):This year’s comedy festival is off to a strong start

From Tim Tams to a screenplay written by an 11-year-old this year’s comedy festival is off to a roaring start. Keep an eye on our growing list of reviews here.

  • byStephen A Russell,Lefa Singleton Norton,Mikey Cahill,Tyson Wray,Sonia Nair,Hannah Francis,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Guy Webster,Cher Tan,Cassidy Knowlton andCameron Woodhead
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
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
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‘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
Artists decry'shameful'closure of community studio
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Artists decry'shameful'closure of community studio

For four decades the Australian Print Workshop in Fitzroy has helped artists develop their craft,but it says that may no longer be possible.

  • byHannah Francis
Sticky has reopened its doors – but be careful with the zines
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Sticky has reopened its doors – but be careful with the zines

For the last few months in lockdown,zine makers have been hard at work – and now you can browse the results.

  • byHannah Francis
Wearing his heart on his lawn:one refugee's'endurance'work
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Wearing his heart on his lawn:one refugee's'endurance'work

Afghan refugee Sha Sarwari walks two hours a day in his backyard,patiently treading the shape of a heart in the grass as he waits for his son to return.

  • byHannah Francis