Performing Arts

RAW Comedy National Grand Final 2025 winner announced
Peter Josip has taken the prize in a highly competitive field.

Comedy review: Carmelo Costa: Homecoming, Coopers Inn 2, MICF 2025
What's it like to move back to your parents' place when you're in your 30s?

Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2025 – top picks
Wondering what MICF 2025 show to catch next? ArtsHub has you covered.

Comedy reviews: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us, Lower Town Hall, Charlene Kaye: Tiger Daughter: ACMI, MICF 2025
The fast-taking Englishman returns to MICF and a Chinese-American singer/songwriter rocks on stage.

Comedy review: Wankernomics: Just Touching Base, Athenaeum Theatre, MICF 2025
In the rich comic vein of a Clarke and Dawe or 'Utopia', Wankernomics is balm for the soul for anyone…

Comedy review: Danny Bhoy: Dear World, Playhouse Arts Centre Melbourne, MICF 2025
A quarter of a century later, Danny Bhoy has certainly honed his craft.

Comedy review: Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns, Athenaeum Theatre, MICF 2025
Have you ever seen a dirty thought cling like a mad monkey to a vocal chord? Rhys Darby offers all…

Comedy review: Blak Holes, The Greek, Paw Paw Jump, MICF 2025
A new comedy duo with heaps of potential...

Simply the best: ‘TINA – A Tropical Love Story’ celebrates the late, great Tina Turner
Everyone has their own Tina story, says First Nations performer Ben Graetz, who’s sharing his – and sharing the spotlight…

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
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