Stand Up & Comedy

See who is making our giggle from the world of comedy! Below you'll find reviews from stand up comedians and independent comedy shows that have given us the joy of laughter. If you enjoy a review, leave a testimonial for our writers, or donate a $5 coffee to help support independent writers.

Stand Up

The sheer bravery that goes into making people laugh for an hour or more takes guts. It's safe to say, Australian comedians have that in spades. Read which comedians are bringing tears to our eyes now.

Bernhardt/Hamlet – Southbank Theatre (VIC)

Martha "MJ" Latham

Mar 13
2 min

Bernhardt/Hamlet – Southbank Theatre (VIC)

A witty, poignant masterpiece that delves into the complexities of gender and art. 5 STARS

Made In Sydney/Touring Hub: Week 2 Sydney Fringe Festival (NSW)

Juliana Payne

Sep 14, 2022
3 min

Made In Sydney/Touring Hub: Week 2 Sydney Fringe Festival (NSW)

Week 2 performances of the Made In Sydney & Touring Hub at the Seymour Centre.

May 25, 2022
2 min

So Brave, Madeleine Stewart – Sydney Comedy Festival (NSW)

Madeline Stewart explores what it means to find love, romantic and otherwise.

We All Have Bloody Thoughts –Sydney Comedy Festival (NSW)

Justin Clarke

May 14, 2022
2 min

We All Have Bloody Thoughts –Sydney Comedy Festival (NSW)

If you too have a particular hatred towards capitalism,you may just find a night of catharsis.

One Small Step - Sydney Comedy Festival (NSW)

Caitlin A. Kearney

May 9, 2022
3 min

One Small Step - Sydney Comedy Festival (NSW)

Two things seem fundamental about Britton: she is warm, and she is glamorous.

Patrick Marlborough: Killing Rove - MIC Festival 2022 (VIC)

Martha "MJ" Latham

Apr 21, 2022
2 min

Patrick Marlborough: Killing Rove - MIC Festival 2022 (VIC)

Killing Rove took to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from 11th-17th April.

Comedy

Take your mind away from the troubles of the world for an hour with some of the best comedy Australia has to offer. See what's out there now.

MICF Interview: Dylan Cole's Case Numbers!

Theatre Thoughts

Mar 15
3 min

MICF Interview: Dylan Cole's Case Numbers!

Comedian Dylan Cole tells Theatre Thoughts all about his Melbourne Comedy show, Case Numbers.

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL 2023 PROGRAM

Theatre Thoughts

Mar 15
2 min

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL 2023 PROGRAM

Sydney Comedy Festival is thrilled to announce its biggest program since pre-COVID, serving a line up of the very best international, Austr

Theatre Thoughts’ Best of 2022 (Justin’s Thoughts)

Justin Clarke

Dec 18, 2022
5 min

Theatre Thoughts’ Best of 2022 (Justin’s Thoughts)

As the year comes to a close, we're counting down on some of our favourites of 2022. Read Justin's now!

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC TO BRING ILL-ADVISED TOUR TO AUSTRALIA

Theatre Thoughts

Nov 28, 2022
2 min

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC TO BRING ILL-ADVISED TOUR TO AUSTRALIA

Weird Al Yankovic will tour Australia for five performances in March, 2023.

Juliana Payne

Sep 14, 2022
3 min

Made In Sydney/Touring Hub: Week 2 Sydney Fringe Festival (NSW)

Week 2 performances of the Made In Sydney & Touring Hub at the Seymour Centre.

Made In Sydney/Touring Hub - Sydney Fringe Festival (NSW)

Juliana Payne

Sep 9, 2022
4 min

Made In Sydney/Touring Hub - Sydney Fringe Festival (NSW)

On the official opening night of the Sydney Fringe 2022, I enjoyed a veritable cavalcade of talent, humour, and emotion.