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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?'

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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.

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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. 

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New report says social cohesion is at critical juncture

The new report from national think tank, A New Approach, has recommendations for addressing Australia's fracturing social cohesion.

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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.

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Boroondara Arts

Dine at the Gallery - Australian Tonalism: A Selection from the John and Peter Perry Collection

Enjoy a three-course lunch at Town Hall Gallery surrounded by exquisite paintings and sculptures.

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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.

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Theatre review: 12 Angry Jurors, Star of the Sea Theatre

Based on the original 'Twelve Angry Men' teleplay, this production shows how relevant it remains to issues of crime and…

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Musical review: Calamity Jane, Bille Brown Theatre QPAC

Celebrating the wildest woman of the west, this heart-warming, hilarious musical ticks every box for a fabulous night out. 

Performances & Gigs

Lake Macquarie City Council

TWO OF US - The Songs of Lennon & McCartney

Darren Coggan and Damien Leith, celebrate the songbook of John Lennon & Paul McCartney.

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