Tag: Melbourne International Comedy Festival

5 Good Reasons To See – Isaac Lomman: Comedy Hypnosis! Entranced

1. You can potentially see your normally demure friends doing hilariously weird things they would otherwise not normally do.

 

2. You have the opportunity to BE the show, and become the star on stage!

 

3. You can witness the mysteries of the hypnotic process right before your very own eyes. Oooh!

 

4. It’s a clean, family friendly event, which ensures a great experience for all involved. Especially those on stage.

 

5. Every show is unique. They change nightly with new routines, and new volunteers. You get a show that no one else will ever get to see!

 

Isaac Lomman performs Comedy Hypnosis! Entranced at The Athenaeum Theatre

For more information see the MICF website:

http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2016/season/shows/comedy-hypnosis-entranced-isaac-lomman

5 Good Reasons to See Kuah Jenhan in Like This Like Dad

1) It’s been in the making since 2013 when I first staged it. It revolves around a poignant moment between my father and I. It’s not just stand up, I hope to deliver an experience that’s funny and perhaps memorable.

 

2) It’s about fathers. Love em, hate, em, it’s universal!

 

3) I’m from Malaysia. There’s plenty of us there. You’ve heard us use “lah” in sentences. So come hear me use more, lah.

 

4)  The show picked up a Best Comedy nomination at the Perth Fringe World.

 

5) This show is family friendly and suitable for all ages.

 Kuah Jenhan performs Like This Like Dad at The Forum Theatre

For more information check the MICF website:

http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2016/season/shows/like-this-like-dad-kuah-jenhan-in

 

5 Good Reasons to see John Leung in 8 Things You Don’t Know About Me

1. John is Asian. This is funny, but not for the reasons you think, you racist. Nah, it’s OK, you’re not a racist. Or are you? This is not one of the 8 things you don’t know about John.

2. John is Australian. He was born in Melbourne. In Carlton. At the Women’s Hospital.  This is not one of the 8 things you don’t know about John.

3. John plays ukulele. Ukuleles may be on their way out as the comedy gimmick of choice, but John is going to flog them for all they’re worth. This is not one of the 8 things you don’t know about John.

4. John wears colourful socks to work. He thinks it brightens up the uniform of a suit. This is not one of the 8 things you don’t know about John.

5. You’ll learn 8 things you don’t know about John Leung.  Who is John Leung? Well you’ll definitely know by the end of this show. If you don’t you’ll at least know 8 fun facts about him.

John Leung performs 8 Things You Don’t Know About Me at The Grand Mercure Hotel

For more information see the MICF website:

http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2016/season/shows/8-things-you-don-t-know-about-me-john-leung

 

5 Good Reasons to see Suren Jayemanne: Wu-Tang Clan Name Generator

1. It’s got one of the best posters in the festival (fun fact: Suren asked his designer to make him look really cool, and he said “I guess we better illustrate it then”)

2. The best comedy has you laughing during the show and leaves you thinking about it after the show. Suren’s comedy has been described as “f*cking hilarious” (The Daily Review) & “all smut and race” (Ranjit Jayemanne in conversation with his son after a show)

3. Suren has a white girlfriend. This isn’t really a reason to see the show, it’s just something he feels the need to publicise whenever the opportunity presents.

4. Have you heard about Belleville’s chicken? You’ve heard about Comedy Roasts before, but they’ve never been combined quite like this

5. Appearing in Comedy Zone (MICF 2014) & as a FRESH artist (SCF 2015), Suren has been touted as a hot new act to watch by Australia’s two major comedy festivals (but none of its major Intelligence authorities)

Suren Jayemanne performs Wu-Tang Clan Name Generator at Belleville Mar 22 – Apr 2

For more Info go to the MICF website:

http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2016/season/shows/wu-tang-clan-name-generator-suren-jayemanne

 

 

5 Good Reasons to see Louise Mapleston and Tara Dowler in Pink Flappy Bits

1. Because you want to see a feminist musical comedy cabaret with all the excitement of a year eight sex-ed class!

2. Salmon

3. Dumbo’s ears.

4. Flamingos

5. Rubber gloves.

The Renegades: Louise Mapleston and Tara Dowler perform Pink Flappy Bits at:
The Highlander 24-30 Mar
and The Downstairs Lounge @ The Grand Mercure Hotel 6-8 Apr

http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2016/season/shows/pink-flappy-bits

 

Five Good Reasons to see Eli Matthewson in Faith

1. I’m performing at the Forum Theatre and I think my space is usually a storage room. Madonna was there last week and maybe she left something in the storage room. Maybe she’ll come in half way through the show to get whatever she left and you’ll meet Queen Madge!

2. My show has the same title as George Michael’s biggest hit single. Maybe some of that good luck rubbed off!

3. I told everyone at home that I’m huge in Australia and now I need people to come to the show to help keep up this lie.

4. I dish some seriously embarrassing goss on my Christian past

5. I sing a cute song that is legitimately a song my family all sung together but most people think is a joke song from The Simpsons

Eli Matthewson Performs Faith at The Forum Theatre

http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2016/season/shows/faith-eli-matthewson