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ADLFringe Tom Ballard Michael Shafar Nath Valvo

Adelaide Fringe: Tom Ballard / Michael Shafar / Nath Valvo

March 8 - Comedy, Latest Reviews, Performance

Tom Ballard was a presenter of the ABC show Tonightly… until recently. Have you heard of Tonightly? – Tom asks the audience and all latecomers. Awkward silence responses give the green light for Tom to rant a...

MICF Esther Hicks Kyle Walmsley as Jerry and Claire Pearson as Esther

MICF: Esther Hicks is Vibrationally Speaking

April 23 - Comedy, Latest Reviews

In real life, Esther and Jerry Hicks, American inspirational speakers and authors have presented numerous workshops on the ‘Law of Attraction’ and have been featured through a series of publications. Australi...

MICF: Rose Callaghan – 12 Rules for Life

April 22 - Comedy, Latest Reviews

12 Rules for Life is a charming, sarcastic – not-to-mention goddamn funny – stand-up set by comedian, Rose Callaghan. Over the hour-ish, Rose focuses on burning down the misogynistic, faux-philosophy of Jorda...

MICF: Amos Gill – Almost Famos

April 20 - Comedy, Latest Reviews

No stranger to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, former Adelaide brekky-radio host, Amos Gill is back in town after making a name for himself on the US comedy club circuit and a number of TV appearances. With ...

MICF: Tim Vine – Sunset Milk Idiot

April 18 - Comedy, Latest Reviews

Compared to most, veteran English comic and super-sized imp, Tim Vine has a very different idea of what stand-up comedy should look like. His MICF show Sunset Milk Idiot delivers his trademark style of rapid-fire puns, a...

Neil Triffett: Misery

April 16 - Comedy, Performance

From the creator of Netflix’s EMO the musical, Neil Triffett presents his first full-length solo show, Misery at Tasma Terrace as part of the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival until 21 April. A bitter-sweet co...

2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award nominations announc...

April 16 - Comedy, Creative Industries, Festivals

With more than 600 shows on offer, nominees for the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award nominations have been announced – recognising the best and brightest shows and comedians at this year’s f...

MICF2019 Paul McDermott and Steven Gates AAR

MICF: Paul McDermott & Gatesy – Go Solo

April 15 - Comedy, Latest Reviews, Performance

Paul McDermott (of the infamous Doug Anthony Allstars, GUD) and Steven “Gatesy” Gates (of the quite wholesome Tripod) are the “middle men” of their musical comedy groups. By what can only be magic, they join forces to Go...