New film asks: Can we take a joke?
02/04/2016 … A documentary about offence in comedy is to hit US cinemas later this year.
Sat 02 April 2016
John Dore: Revolving Dore
Melbourne comedy festival review by Steve Bennett
02/04/2016 … John Dore may struggle to stand out in a comedy festival that prizes creative risks and artistic ambition – but his debut hour earmarks him as a dependable,…
Did Comedy Central rip off this sketch?
02/04/2016 … America's Comedy Central has been accused of ripping of a sketch that originally aired on New Zealand TV.
Fri 01 April 2016
Protestors 'sabotage' comedy show
They snap up all the tickets – then fail to show up
01/04/2016 … A comedy gig about free speech has been sabotaged – by protestors angry at stand-up Kate Smurthwaite's views.
Hannah Gadsby: Dogmatic
Melbourne comedy festival review by Steve Bennett
01/04/2016 … Hannah Gadsby was delighted with the acclaim her last show attracted, but dismayed by the fact those glowing reviews would be followed by a depression helpline number.
Sammy J & Randy Land
Melbourne comedy festival review by Steve Bennett
01/04/2016 … Stand-up’s a wonderful artform, but if you’re seeking some spectacle in your comedy festival show, you can’t go far wrong with the all-singing, all-dancing,…