Jolyon James’ Robot Song, presented by Theatre Works and Arena Theatre Company, follows 11-year old Juniper May from the moment she suffers a blow to her self esteem when her classmates write a letter, calling her a “freak”, a “robot”, and wishing she’d never been born. To cope with the slight, which causes her to skip school and stop eating, Juniper decides to write a musical with some … Continue reading Robot Song: Different = Awesome
In 2019, we have seen more and more comedians beginning to use their platforms for more than just jokes. Stand up as a catalyst for social change, as a way of bringing public attention to an issue, as a device to subvert and surprise. In his Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Philly Philly Wang Wang, Phil Wang reminds us that these comedians are just people. … Continue reading Phil Wang: What you say is meaningless if what you do is monstrous
After a successful run in the UK, Felicity Ward brings her hour-long set Busting a Nut to the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Across the hour, Ward delivers joke after joke, exploring topics as varied as her recent marriage, her in-laws, hot yoga, karaoke, and inspirational Instagram quotes. Ward broaches these topics in her typical, high-energy style, with her bold wardrobe (complete with leopard-print leggings) accentuating her bold … Continue reading Felicity Ward: A solid set
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