Dane Simpson: Origins
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
18/04/2019 … One of the few indigenous comedians performing solo shows at this year’s festival, Dane Simpson’s debut is a relaxed, low-key affair that draws…
2019 Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Thu 18 April 2019
Margot Tanjutco: Vanity Fair Enough
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
18/04/2019 … Before turning to cabaret, and now comedy, Margot Tanjutco studied musical theatre.
Wed 17 April 2019
© Steve Ullathorne Larry Dean: Bampot at Melbourne
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
17/04/2019 … Larry Dean first wrote this show about being loved-up in a long-term relationship for the Edinburgh Fringe last August.
Ange Lavoipierre: Final Form
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
17/04/2019 … Ange Lavoipierre has attempted something a little more ambitious and theatrical than the norm with her Melbourne debut.
Luke Heggie: Have That
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
17/04/2019 … Most stand-ups – at least those not with an established market of fans to serve – come to a comedy festival with some artistic ambition.
Mel Buttle: Welcome Aboard
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
17/04/2019 … Mel Buttle is not short of things to talk about from the past year, from being involved in a four-vehicle pile-up to realising her six-year relationship was something…
Dan Rath: Bubble Bath
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
17/04/2019 … Best newcomer nominee Dan Rath is not a comedian who makes his audience feel at ease.
Tue 16 April 2019
Joanne McNally: Wine Tamer
Gig review by Alex Bruce at the Soho Theatre, London
16/04/2019 … Joanne McNally’s show – although helped by fantastic crowd work, pacing and audience rapport – flits randomly between invented viewpoints, some…