Performing Arts
Comedy review: Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time, The Malthouse, MICF 2024
The Irish comic proves that no subject is too dark for humour... if you approach it right.
Comedy review: Kirsty Mann: Skeletons, The Malthouse, MICF 2024
Comedy from a genuinely kind person...
Comedy review: Hannah Gadsby: Woof!, Arts Centre Melbourne, MICF 2024
The star of global hit show 'Nanette' makes a welcome return to the stage.
Comedy review: New Order, Powder Room, Town Hall, MICF 2024
A trio of UK-based comedians – Josh Jones, Celya Ab and Dan Tiernan.
Comedy review: Reuben Kaye, Apocalipstik, The Malthouse, MICF 2024
A force of deliciously bent nature, Kaye delivers again.
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Theatre review: James and the Giant Peach, QPAC
A visually splendid production that would have benefited from greater attention to the narrative.
Comedy review: Kirsty Webeck, I'll Be the Judge of That, The Westin Three, MICF 2024
She may be vegetarian and not drinking any more, but she's trying to be less judgemental all the same...
Comedy review: Catherine Bohart, Again, With Feelings, The Westin Three, MICF 2024
Irish stand-up Bohart brings the blarney and the banter.
Comedy review: Mel & Sam: The Platonic Human Centipede, The Toff in Town, MICF 2024
Queer besties' new musical comedy is smart and ridiculous.