Natives Strikin' Blak
01/01/2006 … The best stand-up comes from oppression; whether emigrant Jews in New York, black Americans or simply victims of the schoolyard bullies.
2006 Archives
Sun 01 January 2006
Michael Chamberlin: The Ten Commandments
01/01/2006 … Michael Chamberlin wants to update the Ten Commandments to make them relevant to the modern age.
Sunshine Factory, Part Two
01/01/2006 … Taking advantage of the festival’s traditional Mondays off, Aussie-based Irishman Dave Callan and Barry award nominee Sam Simmons have been taking over a corner…
Nick Sun: Blood On The Yolks In The Key Of Owls
01/01/2006 … Despite his victory in the 2004 So You Think You’re Funny new act competition, Nick Sun is not a comic with a great deal of confidence in his own ability.
Pauly Shore
01/01/2006 … Pauly Shore has built whatever reputation he has in comedy on being an immature jerk.
Tom Gleeson: Non-Stop Tom
01/01/2006 … Tom Gleeson is clearly an above-average comedian, with a relaxed, genial style and a quick mind able to produce a decent line for every eventuality.
Jason Byrne: Out Of The Box
01/01/2006 … Judging by his stage act, Jason Byrne lives his life in a perpetual state of agitated incredulity.