Comedy

Hard Knock Knocks
Punter's Politics with Punter Konrad
Konrad from Punter's Politics brings his sharp political insights and irreverent humor to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Punchlines Comedy
Dark Comedy Special
Warning: Not for the easily offended. There’s a proven connection between dark humour and intelligence, making this show one of…

ArtsHub’s 2025 season guide to the performing arts
Our rolling guide to the 2025 season announcements you may have missed.

Theatre review: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Another tried and true staging of a Shakespeare comedy from The Australian Shakespeare Company.

Musical review: The 3 Little Pigs, National Theatre Melbourne
An adequate production, but one that could have been better.

Performance review: F Christmas, Malthouse Theatre
The antidote to traditional Christmas schmaltz.

Hobart Festival of Comedy returns in 2025 with line-up now announced
After a successful inaugural event this year, the Comedy Festival will return in 2025 to showcase local and international acts.

Performance review: The Wharf Revue: The End of the Wharf As We Know It, Seymour Centre
After 25 years, The Wharf Revue – famous for lampooning Australian politicians – is presenting its final show.

How comedians prepare for festival season
Next year’s comedy festival season may seem an age away, but for Australian comics, it’s very much begun.

Comedy review: Hello Players! Vol 2., Trades Hall
The musical chops of a sketch comedy duo.