Bill Plympton does The Simpsons' Couch Gag

From Fox

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Unoriginal thinking

Diane Spencer wonders why every TV comedy needs an 'angle'

16/04/2012 … ‘We’re just not sure it’s original enough.

Redistributing wealth

Christian Reilly at the Distraction Club

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Matilda waltzes off with 7 Oliviers

Record award haul for Minchin's musical

16/04/2012 … Tim Minchin’s musical Matilda has broken West End records, after scooping seven Olivier Awards on Sunday night.

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16/04/2012 … COMIC Adam Hills won the Silver Logie for most popular TV presenter – one of Australia's premier broadcasting accolades – on Sunday night.

Dead Cat Bounce: Howl Of The She Leopard

Review by Steve Bennett

16/04/2012 … Whatever strides the genre of musical comedy takes, there always remains the suspicion among purists that the instruments are props for substandard stand-up.

Claudia O’Doherty: The Telescope

Review by Steve Bennett

16/04/2012 … Claudia O’Doherty’s ambitious multi-layered theatrical offering is one of the most original shows on the festival.

Byron Bertram: Guilt Ridden Sociopath

Review by Steve Bennett

16/04/2012 … Vancouver’s Byron Bertram sounds every inch the professional comic.