MICF 2015: Reviews #4 – by Lucy Watson
Sunburnt History Not Gallipoli Wow. There really is something in the water this year. Walking out of a Sunburnt Country, I had to catch my breath – it’s a big show, with a big message and even bigger performances. I stumbled across these two guys a couple of years ago, because I love history […]
MICF 2015: Reviews #3 – by Lucy Watson
Marcus Ryan Love Me Tinder 2: The Untold Stories Although Marcus makes light of his basement room in the Town Hall, the fact he is performing in the Comedy Festival’s hub, and that his room is completely packed is a sure sign of his growing profile. He has been hard on the circuit for the […]
MICF 2015: Reviews #2 – by Julian Callinan
Joel Creasey, The Hurricane Joel Creasey has had quite a year, and between the sex party with the Neighbours actor, the feud with the two-time Oscar winner, and his most recent stint in the jungle with, amongst others, Marcia Brady, he is going to tell you about it. In what feels like a delightful dish […]
MICF 2015: Reviews #1 – by Julian Callinan
Lawrence Mooney, Surely Not Lawrence Mooney is one of Australia’s most well-established comedic presences, and this comes through loud and clear in his new show Surely Not. While not always the most cohesive of narratives, Mooney excels at getting the audience to laugh at things that might otherwise offend, exploring the humour in some fraught […]
The Buzz (part 1) #micf2014 – by Dr Watson
We’re more than halfway through the Comedy Festival, so it’s time to give you an update on the show’s I’ve loved, the buzz around town and what’s still to come in the final week and a half of epic comedy times. THE REVIEWS: Let’s start with the shows. I haven’t seen as many shows […]