Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Jeremy Moses
March 7, 2024, 1:37 pm
Return to the stage
The comedy festivals return to Melbourne and Sydney.
By Sharyn Kolieb
April 10, 2023, 7:24 am
Laughter festival season overtakes Melbourne
For 2023, the line-up includes a stellar list of Jews including Michael Shafar, Marilyn Leder, Ben Kochan and Reuben Kaye.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Michael Shafar. Photo: Matt Hoffman
March 27, 2023, 1:26 pm
Solving the world’s problems
Michael Shafar is not just a comedian. He's also a problem solver. And it's something he's pretty proud of. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to the funnyman about his upcoming show
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
Michael Shafar. Photo: Monica Pronk.
March 21, 2022, 12:00 pm
A barrel of laughs
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is just around the corner with some of the biggest names in Australian comedy ready and waiting to provide the laughs, including some of our favourite funny Jews.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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