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Performance review: The Special Comedy Comedy Special

Asian-Australian comedians, both emerging and established, share the stage in night of merriment.

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Theatre review: Like a Virgo

Astrology, sexuality and Madonna – this charming stand-up and burlesque show made it through the wilderness of Melbourne Fringe.

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Theatre review: OzAsia Festival, SNAP

A colourful blend of sophisticated illusions and technological trickery.

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Theatre review: The Briefing, Melissa McGlensey

A political satire at Melbourne Fringe that takes a swipe at many targets.

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Theatre review: Fantastic Mr Fox

Fantastic Mr Fox alright.

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Fringe Festival embraces pay-what-you-can model

Taking over empty space in the rocks and spilling through the precinct with music, comedy, food and art, SIDESHOW invites…

Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Cruise Entertainer

As cruising returns, we talk with entertainer Neven Connelly about opportunities for this unique travelling gig.

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Features

How to make the most of a Fringe festival

Three Fringe festival veterans on why they love Fringe and their advice for newcomers.

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Opinions & Analysis

A show to die for

Chronically ill and disabled people are already familiar with judging risks to their lives. What can they teach the performing…

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How stand-up comedy is helping cancer patients tell their stories

The therapeutic possibilities of comedy are being explored at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre through workshops run by Rachel Berger.

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