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It took 40 years, but Denise Scott finally made it to the Comedy Festival Gala stage.

It’s taken 40 years, but this comedian finally got her shot at the festival big time

Denise Scott has been doing comedy a long time. And finally, she got to host the Melbourne International Comedy Festival gala. She’s also launched the festival’s 40th year.

  • Karl Quinn

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Eftors says her comedy is “very post-#MeToo.”

It’s groundbreaking to be a woman that doesn’t do self-deprecating humour: Elouise Eftos

Billing herself as “Australia’s first attractive comedian”, Elouise Eftos describes her comedy as “punk rock”.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Susan Provan, director of the Melbourne Intrnational Comedy Festival.

‘I can’t do this forever’: Comedy festival boss to hand over baton

After 30 years in the top job, Susan Provan is thinking it might be time for someone else to take the wheel. Maybe.

  • Karl Quinn
Roo do you think you are? Comedian Steph Broadbridge strikes a pose.

It’s the comedy show Raygun didn’t want you to see. But is it any good?

Stephanie Broadbridge’s Breaking: The Musical had to overcome some legal challenges to make it to the Comedy Festival, where it’s just started its run. This is what the crowd can expect.

  • Karl Quinn
Geraldine Hickey.

‘It was scary’: Geraldine Hickey on losing Cal Wilson and the diagnosis that changed her life

After an emotionally tough year, award-winning stand-up comedian Geraldine Hickey is back on track (and running on it, too).

  • Lenny Ann Low
LA-based Australian comedian Josh Thomas is touring Australia from the end of January.

Josh Thomas on being a celebrity crush and why he can’t rebrand like Madonna

The creator of Emmy-nominated series Please Like Me will tour Australia for the first time in five years with his new stand-up show.

  • Hannah Story
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sms000714.002.001.jpg for General News. pic Simon Schluter,The Age,Melbourne. Barry Humphries on the strrets of Melbourne. Barry was guest speaker at the lunch to celebrate the go ahead for the biggest and tallest commercial bldg' in Melbourne, The Grand Central Tower.

‘We have not cancelled Barry Humphries’: Comedy festival rules out renaming award

Director Susan Provan has defended the festival’s decision not to pay an official tribute to the late comedian, but insists he has not been “snubbed”.

  • Karl Quinn
Wil Anderson is currently touring his new show Wiluminate around the country.

From milking cows to Good News Week: How Wil Anderson got his start

What’s the one word podcaster and television presenter Wil Anderson overuse “like a teenage girl”?

  • Stephen Brook
There’s plenty to do and see to make the most out of a weekend in Melbourne.

A seasoned performer’s guide to Melbourne Comedy Festival 2023

After 16 years on the stage hosting her cult late night variety show, cabaret star Ali McGregor has seen it all when it comes to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Soak up the culture and atmosphere whilst visiting Melbourne.

Not just for laughs: How to spend 48 hours at Melbourne Comedy Festival

There’s no better time to soak up Melbourne than during its international comedy festival.

  • Kimberly Gillan