Category: comedy

Melbourne Fringe Festival Interview: Em Barrett on ‘Ode to a Grape’ (2026)

Em Barrett is a versatile, award-winning New Zealand performer and writer about to debut at the Melbourne Fringe Festival with her unhinged new show, Ode to a Grape, in which she takes on the role of her comedic alter-ego Johann.

Ahead of the show’s run at this year’s Fringe, we sat down with Em to discuss the inspiration behind the show, what inspires her as a performer, and, given the show’s title, exactly what her favourite fruit is.

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Melbourne Fringe Festival Interview: Holly Bohmer, Mario Hannah and Taylor Griffiths on ‘Nosebleeds’ (2026)

Ahead of the 2026 Melbourne Fringe Festival, Holly Bohmer, Mario Hannah and Taylor Griffiths sat down with me to discuss Nosebleeds, a show the hilarious trio describe as “a sketch comedy descent into vintage horror”, which is playing at The Improv Conspiracy during the festival from October 1-18.

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News: ‘La Ronde’ And The Return Of ‘Briefs: The Works’ Among First Shows Announced For Season Two Of Spiegel Haus Melbourne

After a triumphant inaugural season, Spiegel Haus Melbourne returns to the CBD from 23 September, unveiling its first programming for season two with highlights including Briefs: The Works and La Ronde plus family shows, jazz, burlesque and comedy events.

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Review: Arj Barker – ‘The Mind Field (Live at the Punchline San Francisco)’

Available now everywhere comedy albums are streamed or downloaded, as well as on limited edition vinyl at blondemedicine.com/arj-barker

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MICF Review: Fergus Neal – ‘Boy’ at Trades Hall – Music Room (2026)

Playing at Trades Hall – Music Room until April 19 (excluding Wednesdays). Tickets and more info at comedyfestival.com.au/fergus-neal/

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MICF Review: The Fairbairns – ‘Fair Dinkum’ at ACMI – Swinburne Studio (2026)

Playing at ACMI – Swinburne Studio until April 19 (except Mondays). Tickets and more information at comedyfestival.com.au/fair-dinkum/

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MICF Review: Jayne Steer – ‘Addickted’ at Underground Comedy (2026)

Playing at Underground Comedy (Thursday-Sunday) until April 19. Tickets and more information at comedyfestival.com.au/jayne-steer/

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MICF Review: Chris Demos – ‘Chips In The Night’ at Storyville (2026)

Playing at Storyville (excluding Monday) until April 19. Tickets and more information at comedyfestival.com.au/chris-demos/

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MICF Review: Lloyd Langford – ‘Okay, I Believe You’ at The Victoria Hotel – Banquet Room (2026)

Playing at The Victoria Hotel – Banquet Room (except Mondays) until April 19. Tickets and more info at comedyfestival.com.au/lloyd-langford/

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