![]() It's a little bit quirky and a whole lot of fun.Ĭatch it: Multiple dates from April 6–23, at Queen Victoria Women's Centre. And now, she's hitting MICF with an offbeat new show, delivered via a talented ventriloquist performance featuring her own cast of handmade puppets. Japan-born performer Showko completed a three-year rakugo apprenticeship, before going on to work across the likes of London, Edinburgh, Paris, LA and Australia. On the bill: UK stand-up and new Aussie ring-in Nicky Wilkinson globally-renowned comic John Hastings and the self-proclaimed 'Geordie Giant' aka Luke Benson.Ĭatch it: Multiple dates from March 31–April 24, at RMIT Capitol Theatre.įor the uninitiated, rakugo is the ancient Japanese art of comedic storytelling, which requires training under a certified master. ![]() Across a string of dates at RMIT's Capitol Theatre, you'll enjoy a chuckle-inducing showcase from three rising stars and Edinburgh Fringe alumni, as handpicked by comedy producer and talent scout Mary Tobin. ![]() You might not have been able to make it over to the Edinburgh Fringe these past few years, but this show is bringing you a curated taste of those international laughs. Prepare to see your usual email speak in a whole new, hilarious light.Ĭatch it: Multiple dates from April 12–24, at The Flag Room, Melbourne Town Hall. Across a two-week run at Melbourne Town Hall, Jae's brand new stand-up show Totally Fine If Not serves up a witty deep-dive into the realities of attempting to be assertive in the digital age. Festival faves including Dilruk Jayasinha, Sammy J and Lizzy Hoo have already hit the stage over the past two weeks, with many more hot picks to come.Ĭatch it: Multiple dates from March 31–April 23, at The Famous Spiegeltent at Arts Centre Melbourne.Įmerging star Alex Jae has already impressed the socks off veterans like Rove McManus and Luke Heggie - now, it's your turn to be wowed. All topped off with McGregor's impressive vocals and a splash of live jazz. Curated by Ali McGregor, the return favourite is set to deliver a jam-packed variety show fusing some of the finest circus, burlesque, cabaret and stand-up comedy from this year's MICF. If variety is the spice of life, you can expect a very big hit of flavour coming your way courtesy of this multifaceted late-night extravaganza. Confirmed to be stepping up to the plate this time around, are Nath Valvo, Concetta Caristo and the Granny Bingo crew - keep a close eye on the event page to see who else will be making an appearance.Ĭatch it: Friday, April 1, 8, 15 & 22, at Max Watt's.ĪLI MCGREGOR'S 'LATE-NITE VARIETY-NITE NIGHT' You can expect some pretty wild costumes along the way as well. Rhys Nicholson plays your host for a hilarious, high-voltage contest of wits as a lineup of comedy legends go head-to-head for lip syncing glory. There ain't no battle like a lip sync battle - and you'll catch an absolute doozy going down at The Festival Club, spanning four late-night shows for this year's MICF. The lineup is top-secret, though with past acts including stars like Claire Hooper, Becky Lucas, Josh Thomas and Ronny Chieng, you can rest assured you're in for a side-splitting hour of comedy.Ĭatch it: Monday, April 11 (6.30pm), Monday, April 18 (6.30pm & 9pm), at Max Watt's. ![]() Comedy Up Late is your chance to catch the hottest comedians of the moment, all in one spot. Get set for some laughs and book in one of these winners, stat.Īcross three chuckle-filled sessions at Max Watt's, Geraldine Hickey hosts this bold stand-up spectacular, showcasing a buzz-worthy lineup of both familiar names and emerging comedy talent. Here, we've rounded up some of the best MICF shows and performances you can still nab tickets to - and all of them come in at under $40. We're talking about over 500 shows, from more than 1000 artists. Running from March 30–April 24, this beloved celebration of comedy promises to make up for the not-so-funny lockdowns of the past two years, with a truly enormous program of stand-up, improv, cabaret and more. The silly season is officially upon us, with the return of the much-anticipated 2022 edition of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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