Comedy
Comedy review: Rob Carlton, Willing Participant, Beckett Theatre, MICF 2025
Simple storytelling is one of the oldest art forms there is and Rob Carlton is a master.
Musical review: The Producers, Hayes Theatre
Dated in parts, but otherwise this decades-old production is still funny and entertaining.
Festival of Voices celebrates 20 years of community through song
The 20th anniversary Festival of Voices program honours the past while looking firmly to the future.
Comedy review: Will Gibb: Why Am I Like This?, Melbourne Town Hall, MICF 2025
Tinged with nostalgia, Will Gibb's performance showcases both his awkward youth and his confident delivery.
Comedy reviews: Laura Davis: Despair is Beneath Us, The Greek – Paw Paw Jump, MICF 2025
While despair may be an understandable emotion right now, it's not the answer, and Laura Davis is here to explain…
Comedy reviews: Zoë Coombs Marr: The Splash Zone, Powder Room, Town Hall, MICF 2025
Bemused (horrified) by the current geopolitical landscape, the always sharp Coombs Marr wants us all to keep talking to each…
Wellbeing tips for surviving a gruelling festival season Part 2: Melbourne International Comedy Festival
How do comedians, clowns, cabaret artists and festival directors juggle self-care with the rigours of MICF?
How podcasts help comedians find their niche
These days, it can feel like every comedian alive has a podcast and the boom shows no signs of slowing…
Comedy review: Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers, Speakeasy Theatre, MICF 2025
One man and his instrument playing a range of popular tunes.
Comedy reviews: Lil Wenker: Bangtail and Steve Porters, How To Flirt: The TED XXX Talk, MICF 2025
Two drag king shows that reflect the true absurdity of the world right now.