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Geraldine Hickey and Riley Nottingham. Humdrum Comedy’s Metro Sexual is set to be given a makeover, with filming on an expanded season to commence in Melbourne during June. After premiering as an 8 x 10-minute series on 9Go! in 2019, and Canada’s OUTtv …

The nominations are in for most outstanding show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Here’s what our reviewers thought of the acts.

One of Australia’s favourite comic actors, Jonathan Biggins stars as Paul Keating in this smash hit comedy about a critical time in Australian history and the man that shaped it. Full of intelligence and wit, The Gospel According to Paul is a funny …

Alice Tovey’s Doggo is burlesque par excellence. It is burlesque, stand-up comedy and musical theatre combined, and delivers a punch. I went to the show hoping for endearing, rollicking comedy about dog parents and their beloved dogs, and I was not …

Three comedians offer a selection of humorous hors doeuvres that together combine to make a damn fine comedic meal.

Kids driving you nuts already these school holidays? A good G-rated, kid-friendly comedy act is Improvilicious. It’s a little bit hard to review this particular set-up however, because every show will be different. For those who’ve never seen the …

Alongside the Oxfam Gala and Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow, there is no more hallowed event on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival calendar than The Great Debate. Jan Fran made a case for saving us from our younger selves.Credit:Dan …

Nath Valvo is one of Australia’s most cheer-bringing personalities – even when you’re not laughing, you’re having a hilarious time. It’s fascinating to see how his manic pixie aura has been tinted by 2020. Nath Valvo in 2019.Credit:Joe Armao Not …

The whiteboard is packed with words that don’t seem to go together. “T-REX – bodyguards,” exclaims one note. “SANTA,” shouts another. In one section, titled “Costume”, there’s a checkbox list including galahs, togas, suits, white …

Almost a year ago to the day, comedian Adam Hills and I met over an elaborate Germanic breakfast in London to talk about the show he was about to take to the Melbourne Comedy Festival. He was tired, having driven half the night from one of a series of out-of-town …