Classic Penguins
Honestly, this might just clinch the title of the funniest show I’ve witnessed all year! I ventured into the Malthouse Beckett Theatre, utterly clueless about what Garry Starr’s latest creation …
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Ruby Wax – I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was
Ruby Wax is a comedic force of nature and in “I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was”, she delivers a performance that is as raw as it is …
Gillian Cosgriff: Fresh New Worries
As her show reveals, Gillian Cosgriff is a born worrier who Googles just about everything. But, of course, she is not the only stress head, which makes her immediately relatable. …
Op Shop ‘Till You Drop
Returning to the Butterfly Club for another Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, I was intrigued by the promise of music, singing, and dancing. “Op-Shop!” delivered a charming and unexpectedly heartwarming …
A Couple Decides What to Have For Dinner
My next show at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, A Couple Decides What to Have For Dinner, was held at the Butterfly Club, a venue in Melbourne’s CBD I …
Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit
Murder Village at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Murder Village is an absolute delight for fans of classic whodunits and spontaneous comedy. From the moment you step into the …
Slay
I walked into the quirky space of the TheatreWorks Explosives Factory and was very impressed with the stage setting which comprised of a white border at the front and just …
Guys & Dolls
Seventy-five years on, Guys & Dolls continues to charm and delight. The Handa Opera production on Sydney Harbour is polished, memorable and so much fun. I attended on a fine, …
RoboWrite! The AI Playwright
Robowrite’s AI-generated “Dracula” at the Motley Bauhaus was a fascinating experiment. Intrigued by the concept, I ventured to Carlton to witness this unique adaptation. Though unfamiliar with the original, I …
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Is the rock a portal to other worlds, the conduit for transformative magic, which allows people to simply disappear? These are questions raised in playwright Tom Wright’s adaptation of Joan …