Stand-up comedy
‘Yo, you’re going to hell!’ Anisa Nandaula on culture shock in a new home
For the Ugandan-born comedian, fitting in to Australian society was no laughing matter.
- Benjamin Law
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‘She’s a hero of mine’: The advice Kitty Flanagan gave Anne Edmonds for her new ABC comedy
The comedy powerhouses play opposites in Bad Company, which satirises the OTT world of theatre.
- Louise Rugendyke
Motel evictions, comics falling off stage and clueless reviewers: Outgoing festival boss has seen it all
In her 32 years running what is now the world’s biggest standalone comedy festival Susan Provan, who is stepping down from the role, has seen it all – including comedians falling offstage and getting kicked out of motels.
- Michael Lallo
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026
This year’s laugh fest has kicked off, with more than 2000 performers stepping up to the mic. Here, our writers take a closer look
The best heckles, riskiest jokes and strangest moments from this year’s comedy festival
After a month packed with shows, our reviewers have come together to pick out the best (and most memorable) moments from this year’s comedy festival.
- Donna Demaio, Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Lefa Singleton Norton, Mikey Cahill, Nell Geraets, Sonia Nair, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
It’s the final weekend of the comedy festival. Here’s what not to miss
From a performer who is definitely one to watch to some chaotic sketches, see how our reviewers rate the picks of the festival before it ends on Sunday.
- Donna Demaio, Cassidy Knowlton, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Karl Quinn, Lefa Singleton Norton, Nell Geraets, Rose Lu, Sonia Nair, Thuy On, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
He’s skipping Spelling Bee and won’t be drawn on Fisk, but Aaron Chen has another gig lined up
The popular comedian is carving a new career in New York – and joining the ranks of big names with a Netflix special.
- Louise Rugendyke
Chaos, lad culture and a show that seemed destined to fail: This festival has it all
From improv steered by children to a comedian at the top of her game, this year’s festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews.
- Cassidy Knowlton, Gemma Grant, Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Karl Quinn, Mikey Cahill, Sonia Nair, Thuy On, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
The comedian who played to no one: Lloyd Langford on his worst-ever gigs
The Welsh funny man fell into comedy by way of a haircut on stage. It’s in the family now.
- Cassidy Knowlton
The best, the weirdest, and the most unmissable of the comedy festival so far
From weirdly good questions to a clever use of PowerPoint, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.
- Donna Demaio, Cameron Woodhead, Gemma Grant, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Karl Quinn, Lefa Singleton Norton, Mikey Cahill, Nell Geraets, Rose Lu, Sonia Nair, Thuy On, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar