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The 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award nominees, a large and diverse group of people, seated on the steps of Melbourne Town Hall. MICF Award nominees

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MICF award nominees announced for Outstanding Show and Newcomer

Ten comedians have been nominated for the MICF Outstanding Show Award, with a further seven comedians nominated for Best Newcomer.

Richard Watts

Apr 15, 2026

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Performances & Gigs

Ensemble Q

Mozart for Mums

In this special Mothers’ Day edition, Ensemble Q provides the perfect afternoon treat for all Mums or anyone who has…

Brisbane

10 May - 10 May 2026

Comedian Mel McGlensey 's MICF show Mel McGlensey is Normal is one of many shows reviewed by writers for the Funny Tonne. The photo shows McGlensey, a curvacious figure with dark curly hair and wearing a sleeveless white dress, crouched in front of an audience member as if she is about to bit his raised finger. More audience members watch on in the background.

Funny Tonne MICF reviews: Alex Ward, Gillian Cosgriff, Hannah Camilleri, Mel McGlensey, Olga Koch and more

Another serve of Funny Tonne reviews by emerging writers to help you navigate the final days of the 40th Melbourne…

Richard Watts

Apr 15, 2026

Performances & Gigs

Bach Akademie Australia

Collegium Musicum

A musical pastiche of 18th century coffee house culture

New South Wales

14 Jun - 14 Jun 2026

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Back to Back Theatre

NIGHT SCHOOL

Art Skills for Real Life

Victoria

11 May - 22 Jun 2026

Performances & Gigs

Bach Akademie Australia

Collegium Musicum

A musical pastiche of 18th century coffee house culture

New South Wales

13 Jun - 13 Jun 2026

Performances & Gigs

Bach Akademie Australia

Collegium Musicum

A musical pastiche of 18th century coffee house culture

New South Wales

12 Jun - 12 Jun 2026

English review: an insistently brilliant prize-winning play

Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes to the Seymour Centre stage for its Sydney debut.

Peter Hackney

Apr 14, 2026

Performances & Gigs

Seymour Centre

Convergence

Seymour Centre presents CONVERGENCE, a cross-cultural musical journey

Sydney

1 May - 1 May 2026

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