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DeAnne Smith: is Not a Nice Lady (F That!)

“For those of you who haven’t seen me before, rest assured, I am very good at comedy.” It’s a bold opening to a stand-up set, but for DeAnne Smith, not an untrue one. Epiphany is Smith’s most recent show after the success of her acclaimed Netflix special Gentleman Elf (devastatingly unavailable in Australia). The Canadian-American is no stranger to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival either; … Continue reading DeAnne Smith: is Not a Nice Lady (F That!)

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Phil Wang: What you say is meaningless if what you do is monstrous 

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 

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Felicity Ward: A solid set

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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