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

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

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

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

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
Blades of Glory meets South Park in sports spoof Bradbury the Musical

Blades of Glory meets South Park in sports spoof Bradbury the Musical

Melbourne Fringe theatre ranged from the ridiculous to the thought-provoking. Here’s a wrap of some of the shows you may have missed.

  • byCameron Woodhead,Lefa Singleton Norton andCher Tan
‘Dazzling’:Jose Navas’ homage is an exceptional night of dance

‘Dazzling’:Jose Navas’ homage is an exceptional night of dance

In other Fringe dance productions,Mechorstra shakes and shimmies,Shower Thots drips with sensual energy,Shian Law carries the weight of history,Leisa Prowd shows resilience and Joel Bray blurs gender and genre.

  • byAndrew Fuhrmann,Vyshnavee Wijekumar,Cher Tan,Stephen A Russell andLefa Singleton Norton
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Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat

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
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