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May 16, 2022, 9:30 am
Connecting through comedy
Jess Fuchs amassed her 10,000 hours of training in New York, returning home to Sydney in the midst of the pandemic in 2020. The AJN spoke to the comedian about her upcoming 'home-court advantage' show as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival.
By Jessica Abelsohn
May 3, 2022, 10:00 am
Comedians on show
The Sydney Comedy Festival has officially kicked off for an (almost) month-long laughter extravaganza. The AJN explores the program with a stellar line-up of the best Jewish comedians.
By Jessica Abelsohn
April 15, 2022, 12:00 pm
Evoking realism through humour
Sydney comedians Jess Fuchs and Thalia-Joan know a thing or two about making people laugh. In fact, they've made it their life's mission to do just that. They're now presenting Tell Me You're Joking for their Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) debut.
By Jessica Abelsohn
April 8, 2022, 11:30 am
Dating as a newly separated 50-ish Jewish mama
Marilyn Leder describes herself as a 50-year-old, recently divorced Jewish mum of two teenagers. She’s also, among other things, a stand-up comedian. And her new show, The MILF Next Door is at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Leder shares her story.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Catherine Cohen has a new Netflix special. Photo: YouTube
March 28, 2022, 4:08 pm
Comic emerges from Shadows for Netflix special
Comedy special blends standup and music
By AJN STAFF
Comedian Bill Maher. Photo: HBO via YouTube
March 22, 2022, 4:22 pm
Maher launches politics-free podcast
Talk-show host announces major departure from usual material
By AJN STAFF
Wolfson, Chris Pontius, Eric Andre, Eric Manaka and guest scorpion. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
March 6, 2022, 2:28 pm
Female Jewish comic joins famed stunt crew
Ahead of new instalment, Rachel Wolfson talks about family, taser licking
By AJN STAFF
Mel Brooks (right) says his comedy is "New York humour".
January 14, 2022, 6:00 am
Mel Brooks is not a Jewish humorist, says Mel Brooks
The legendary comedian revealed in his recent memoir that he doesn’t consider his comedy “Jewish”
By AJN STAFF
December 29, 2021, 3:00 pm
On the road again
With more than 40 years of experience, Austen Tayshus knows how to read a room and get a reaction from the audience. And after a quiet couple of years, he's excited to be back on the road. The AJN spoke to the comedian about what's in store for his upcoming shows.
By Jessica Abelsohn
November 17, 2021, 12:56 pm
Michael Shafar entertaining Sydney and Melbourne
Michael Shafar is back on stage, trying to solve all of the world’s problems the only way he knows how, by telling jokes.
By AJN STAFF
September 15, 2021, 10:00 am
Comedy inspires young readers
New book from television scriptwriter, Ivor Baddiel.
By FRANCINE WOLFISZ
Jewish comedians Ben Horowitz (right) and Jack Levi, for whom The Elliot Goblet Bar is named.
July 16, 2021, 7:00 am
Bringing the laughs
It's interesting talking on the phone to a comedian. In fact, you're treated to your very own comedy act – which is what happened when The Australian Jewish News spoke to Melbourne Jewish funnyman Ben Horowitz.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Comedian Austen Tayshus at Bondi.
October 11, 2019, 6:30 am
Austen Tayshus keeps firing
Comedian Austen Tayshus is performing in a three-show season staged by the Bondi Theatre Company at the Bondi Pavilion.
By Danny Gocs
Comedian Josh Glanc
March 27, 2018, 12:25 pm
Stand up for laughs
It’s the season for laughs as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival gets under way for 26 days from March 28 with the line-up including Jewish comedians from Australia and overseas.
Hong Kong comedian Jim Brewsky
May 20, 2017, 4:34 pm
Laughter with Jewish flavour
It was a full house at this year’s Jewish Comedy Showcase, part of the the Sydney Comedy Festival, with plenty of laughs from local and overseas comedians.
By Yael Brender
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