Stand-up comedy
Before Wendy Harmer agreed to marry her partner, there was one obstacle he had to clear
“So many men didn’t want to take me out for breakfast after I’d eaten them alive for dinner.”
- by Wendy Harmer
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Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat
From Rainbow History lessons and victims of hacking to career changes and fart jokes, our reviewers take a look at the shows bringing the laughs, at Melbourne Fringe.
- by Donna Demaio, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Cher Tan, Cameron Woodhead, Nell Geraets, Hannah Francis and Lefa Singleton Norton
Rare cancer revealed as Cal Wilson’s cause of death
The Christchurch-born comedian, actor and writer died on Wednesday morning at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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‘Tender, generous and talented’: Comedian and actor Cal Wilson dies
Rebel Wilson is among the high-profile Australians who have paid tribute to the New Zealand-born comedian after her sudden death at the age of 53.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Australian comedy has a culture problem. But there are solutions
Following reports of widespread abuse, harassment and sexual violence in the local scene, Australian women comedians offer suggestions for a path forward.
- by Hannah Story
Long weekend ahead: Best things to do in Brisbane this week
Kitty Flanagan, Jet, Jimmy Rees and Lagerpalooza are just some of the hot events in Brisbane this week and over the King’s Birthday long weekend.
- by Nick Dent
‘I can understand the criticism’: Michael Hing on The Project, stand-up and leaving Triple J
The Project co-host says comedy’s changing audience means that there’s no more expectation he has to explain his heritage.
- by Bridget McManus
‘They turn a blind eye to it’: The open secret in Australian comedy
The allegations against Russell Brand have prompted Australian women comedians to speak out about their experiences in the comedy scene.
- by Hannah Story
Sexual assault complaint lodged against Russell Brand, say police
Police in London have received an allegation of sexual assault that predates by three years allegations made against Brand in media reports.
From childhood as an ‘outsider’, Urvi made comedy her community
Now heading onto the global stage, Urvi Majumdar finds humour in her family, her suburbs and even her phone.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Catch these rising stars of Australian comedy before they get big
Alexandra Hudson, Henry Yan and Meg Jager have all wowed audiences in the Raw Comedy competition. Now they’re bringing their debut shows to Sydney Fringe.
- by Daniel Herborn