My Melbourne Arts

G oing to the movies during t he Melbourne In ternational Comedy Festival can almost be considered sacrilege but I mpro Melbo u rne have...

You may think you know the story of Star Wars but Fran Middleton is here to tell you otherwise. With her trademark blend of absurdism and...

With all th e chatter about the upcoming Academy Awards, let's spare a though t for the films that could only ever drea m of even bein...

Immersive show Blood is Thicker than Hummus invites audiences into the Parker household for a relaxed dinner party. Except it’s been five m...

The Big HOO HAA! has been one of Melbourne' leading improv groups for eight years. In that time, the troupe has consist ently sold o...

Every year, as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival approaches, I vehemently urge people go and see a Neal Portenza show. It's ...

P.O.R.T.E.N.Z.A. Neal Portenza . The name should strike fear into anyone who does not like audience participation, because once Neal has y...

Neal Portenza is a name that anyone who has an interest in comedy should know. The creation of comedian Joshua Ladgrove, Neal Portenza is...

Speaking from experience, improvising on stage to a roomful of people can be a completely exhilarating experience while for some, a comp...

I'll be completely honest, I remember seeing Dr. Professor Neal Portenza (Joshua Ladgrove) in 2012 and not really being impressed by wh...

Performing an improvised comedy show can be more terrifying than performing stand up. You have no idea what's going to happen next fro...

So, after having seen a whopping 6% of what's on offer I give you my top ten shows of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! If I...