Comedy
Arts sponsorship raises ethical questions
Can Perth have an ethical and sustainable Fringe Festival?
‘This is a pause, not a stop’: lockdown devastating for Perth artists
PICA and Perth Festival have postponed the opening of numerous events, while Fringe World has cancelled five nights worth of…
Adelaide Fringe at 60
Over six decades to date, the Adelaide Fringe has been both a playground and a career springboard for Australian and…
Comedy Versus Political Correctness
Far from political correctness being the arch enemy of comedy, comedian and beloved rabblerouser Tim Ferguson believes that neither could…
Review: Cassie Workman, Giantess, MELT Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse (QLD)
An atmospheric and deeply moving picture book brought to life, packed with wry humour and pointed insights.
Finding funny women: a career in comedy shaped by icons
Finding her female comedy icons then her way onto the stand-up stage was no joke for comedian Joanne Brookfield.
Review: Comedy Zone Asia, MICF
Cross-cultural idiosyncrasies and stereotype-skewering abound in this fun, rude and energetic night out.
Australian audio comedy series snapped up by the BBC
A half-hour narrative sci-fi comedy series originally crowdfunded for digital download will soon air on BBC Radio 4.
How to write a comedy show: 24 comedians reveal their secrets
Comedy festival season is in full swing, so we asked a few comedians to share their creative processes and tips…
Review: Stephen K Amos – Bread and Circuses
Amos has the sort of commanding presence and confidence that could only have come from years of working the circuit.