Review: Lawrence Mooney, Like Literally
After 20 years of performing at the Comedy Festival, Lawrence Mooney is a safe bet for comedy fans of all stripes. This year’s show,...
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Review: “For fans of the anti-joke, or connoisseurs of weird theatre, Greg Larsen’s a Grub in the Muck is a must-see”
As a founding member of the sketch troupe Fancy Boy, and a favourite of the Melbourne alt-comedy set, Greg Larsen has mastered the art...
Review: Hayley Butcher in ‘Pressure Down’
Hayley Butcher offers an enjoyable show that will, if nothing else, make you appreciate the struggles your own mother went through. She takes you...
Review: Carlo Ritchie – Cooking For No One
Carlo Ritchie casts quite a sombre figure standing before the audience within the small space given at Tasma Terrace. His opening bit, a somewhat...
Review: Pussy Play – A Masturbation Masterclass
As a younger, less mature man, I engaged, as many of my peers do, in that most idle of past-times; adorning every available surface...
Dilruk Jayasinha – Art of the Dil
I felt a moment of trepidation early on in Dilruk Jayasinha’s new show, Art of the Dil, when the comedian’s attempts to interact with...
Review: Des Bishop – Grey Matters
Irish American stand up Des Bishop‘s latest show, Grey Matters, centres on the 41 year old’s experiences of aging while missing the milestones that people...
Review: George Dimarelos’ Self Sabotage is “delightfully insightful and funny”
Everybody has that moment when they look back on life and decide they’ve completely messed everything up. George Dimarelos’ stand up show Self Sabotage...
Review: Sam Simmons’ A-K is “absurd, confusing and hilarious”
Sam Simmons’ A-K is a blend of traditional stand-up and physical comedic skits. He finds heroes in his audience and brings volunteers on stage...
Passionate about comedy AND football? Then the Corporate Box is for you
Here at Pop Culture-y, we’re vaguely aware that while we’re busy geeking out over the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, plenty of other nerds are...
