Like all good trilogies, sometimes the last part takes a bit longer to get released. The final show in Rob Lloyd’s shows, exploring what it means to be a nerd and embracing who you are has finally been premiered. […]
Comedy
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There has been backlash and there has been praise, and I have let a day or so pass before I write this. Why I am saddened to see the end, I also know and understand the benefits of ending […]
It is very rare that I will cry at the end of a movie. When I do cry it is because I usually see some part of myself that I have been denying for a while and it took […]
Unlike the Treckies or the Whovairans that people who are obcessed with Star Trek or Doctor Who my stream of nerdity doesn’t have an abbreviation. Unlike those who race home to download the latest episode an analyse it; I […]
This article was first written in response to an article that is no longer available. Reading the article, ‘Does comic ‘bravery’ go hand in hand with being offensive and stupid?’ I can understand why some people may think that […]
So, tonight marked my first lot of shows that I plan to see at the Melbourne Fringe Festival 2011. I went with my friend to see the longest running SiFi character be put on trial by his No. 1 […]
So it is Tuesday – 8.03am I am showered, have a cup of tea and listening to Triple J – what a nice way to ease back into reality? Not really but what can you do. For those of […]
Tim Ferguson’s status in the comedy world is among the legends. Recently he’s been donating his extensive knowledge to the up-and comers, who look upon his book and comedy course as gospel. Having spent time with the master, it’s […]
With the 2010 Theatresports Finale on November 21st I caught up with KA team player Mike Bryant and asked him a few questions about the world of improvisation. Q: How long have you done Impro? A: This is my 7th […]
In the year 2010, in a room at the Lithuanian Club a show takes place about one man and one book. The man was Robert Lloyd and the book; A Study of Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Over the […]
I still haven’t really figured that one out; however I will talk about why ‘I think’ I think Comedy is so attractive to me, you still follow? Yes, that’s good. Remember the saying, “One man’s trash is another one’s treasure.”? […]
Due to the unforeseen volcano erupting causing smoke clouds, Shaggers host Nik Coppin decided to put one last show on at the Exford Hotel. Like the title of the show suggests it was comedy focusing on the joys and traps […]
I wasn’t a fan of narrative comedy, well I didn’t know much about it; but that changed this festival when I saw two TalentCake productions at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival; Orange Adventure and Comicide, written and produced […]
When you think of comedy albums things that may spring to mind are; quirky, fast-paced, parody and not that original. Then there is Oliver Clark; smooth, charming, awkward, lascivious and endearing and that isn’t even his music. His album; […]
With a successful show last year and the release of a DVD, this year at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sammy J teamed up again with Heath McIvor to put on the 2010 Barry Award nominated Ricketts Lane; a […]