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How podcasts help comedians find their niche

These days, it can feel like every comedian alive has a podcast and the boom shows no signs of slowing…

Daniel Herborn

Mar 31, 2025
A man with glasses and curly brown hair wearing a blue shirt with his arms in the air. He is carrying an accordion.
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Comedy review: Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers, Speakeasy Theatre, MICF 2025

One man and his instrument playing a range of popular tunes.

Thuy On

Mar 31, 2025
Against a yellow background, a woman dressed as a man dressed in a cowboy costume has one of his legs in the air, mid kick.
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Comedy reviews: Lil Wenker: Bangtail and Steve Porters, How To Flirt: The TED XXX Talk, MICF 2025

Two drag king shows that reflect the true absurdity of the world right now.

Jessi Ryan

Mar 31, 2025
A man, Andrew Hamilton, in a green top. He is smiling and holding a microphone.
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Comedy review: Jokes About the Time I Went To Prison, Toff in the Town, MICF 2025

'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' meets 'Shawshank Redemption?'

Tiffany Barton

Mar 31, 2025
A Caucasian woman in a grey waistcoat and matching trousers holds a microphone and has her hand in a box on a plinth that is labelled WORRIES. Gillian Cosgriff.
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Comedy review: Gillian Cosgriff, Fresh New Worries, The Show Room, MICF 2025

A lesson in finely crafted comedy, Cosgriff's latest show is simply superb.

Madeleine Swain

Mar 31, 2025
Two young women with curly brown hair and holding their glasses askew.
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Comedy review: Mad C*nts, Meyers Lane, MICF 2025

Satirising the frenetic nature of young, intense 'bestie' friendships, seen through the windows of communication devices. 

Beth Child

Mar 31, 2025
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Boroondara Arts

Woody’s Giggle and Strum Show

Perfect for kids and their grown-ups, Woody’s Giggle and Strum Show is a kaleidoscope of old-school fun where imagination runs wild and…

Australia

15 Apr - 17 Apr 2025
A young Asian man wearing a blue checked flannel shirt standing in a laneway with graffiti. Chris Nguyen
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Comedy review: Chris Nguyen: It’s Pronounced Nguyen, Theory Bar, MICF 2025

Please note: Nguyen's comedy debut is not another take on migrant trauma.

Kim Hitchcock

Mar 31, 2025
A beardy brunette in a white t-shirt and yellow shirt. He is holding a blue hankie to his forehead.
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Comedy reviews: Rhys Mathewson: Time Trial and Science Friction: Fandom Wars, MICF 2025

A bearded New Zealander romping across different topics and geeks battling it out.

Ash Brom

Mar 31, 2025
A Caucasian woman with shoulder length blonde hair and a flower pattern blouse has a butterfly on her raised hand and three more flying around her head. Sara Pascoe. I Am A Strange Gloop
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Comedy review: Sara Pascoe, I Am A Strange Gloop, Melbourne Town Hall, MICF 2025

Sara Pascoe got married and had children. She's happy about that... mostly.

Madeleine Swain

Mar 30, 2025
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