Category: MICF 2017

5 Good Reasons to see Neel Kolhatkar #ObjectifyNeel

1) The show title is a hashtag – that’s pretty unique.

2) I’ve been told my impression of Triple J announcers is a killer.

3) I am playing at a place called Taxi Riverside – if that’s not a cover for an elaborate drug syndicate I don’t know what is.

4) I will probably be kicked out of the venue after calling it a drug syndicate and will need all the support I can get.

5) The show invites audience members to be interactive with me on social media.

Neel Kolhatkar performs #ObjectifyNeel at Taxi Riverside and Melbourne Town Hall Cloak Room, See the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website for the details:

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/objectifyneel

5 Good Reasons to See Yummy

1. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful! 8 Award winning performers – a mix of drag queens, bio queens, and burlesque performers. What more could you want?

2. We’ve been chipping away at this show for a year and a half, but this version of it will be full realised with all of the best material polished to perfection.

3. One of our performers, Zelia Rose, just got back from touring with Dita Von Teese in the US, and our comedy Queen, Karen From Finance, is just about to head over on a massive tour of the US. Get in while you can!

4. Amidst all the sequins, feathers, and false eyelashes, there is some serious skill on show in this production. All of the performers are recognised as leaders in their individual fields.

5. YUMMY performed at the opening of Midsumma in Melbourne, and headlined a Mardi Gras afterparty in Sydney – clearly in demand! Get on board with the crazy momentum this show is building – it’s a sure fire hit.

YUMMY is on at The Melba Spiegeltent April 12 – 22

5 Good Reasons to see Michele Lim’s Hustle Bear: A True Story

1. Michele is a feel good comedian. Her humour is observational and quirky and she firmly believes in raising the bar to deliver smart, authentic jokes instead of depending on some expletive or crass imagery for the punchline. She loves and promotes comedy that reflects social issues but brings people together instead of pushing them apart.

2. She wants to be remembered as Awesome first, Asian second. Some Asian comedians always joke about being Asian, some females always joke about being females. But Michele is a mixture of a lot of different things (Malaysian, Hip Hop lover, Female, List maker..) Michele appeals to people on different levels, reflects the modern Australian way of life and rejects being pigeonholed as one thing (unless it’s “Awesome”).

3. She is a big fan of hip hop culture. And if you are too then this is a big reason why you’ll love her show. Lim quotes her ideal fans as being “nerdy hip hop lovers” and invites anyone who loves The Fresh Prince of Bel Air as much as she does to enjoy her show of comedy, stories and hip hop beats.

4. Michele sticking it to the man. She recognises that when male comedians are cocky it’s funny, but when female comedians are cocky – it’s perceived as bitchy, and that’s not OK by her. Michele is here to show females can be as lovably egocentric as males can be.

5. This is Michele’s debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, she’s performed two other solo shows at the 2013, 2016 Sydney Comedy Festivals both of which completely sold out before opening night. Her first gig was at the 2010 NSW RAW Comedy Competition where she proceeded to make it up to the NSW State finals and she strengthens her funny bone by being a regular contributor to SBS Comedy.


Michele Lim performs Hustle Bear: A True Story 11-16 April and 18-22 April at 12 Bourke St, Melbourne. For tickets and info go to the Melbourne International Comedy Website:  

5 Good Reasons to See The Lioness Peggy Babcock, Peggy Babcock, Peggy Babcock

1. Because we’re bringing Onesies back – if you want us to.

2. Because comedy.

3. “Hahahahahaha.” That’s the sound of you.

4. Three’s not enough?

5 ‘I want to see The Lioness because [fill the blank]:  _________________________________

The Lioness by Peggy Babcock, Peggy Babcock, Peggy Babcock is on at Tasma Terrace until April 8

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/i-don-t-listen-to-a-lot-of-rap

5 Good Reasons to see: Soothplayers: Completely Improvised Shakespeare

1. We have a money-back guarantee! If you do not laugh, you can get your money back!

2. Verily, we sold-out our entire Melbourne Fringe Season!

3. The Age called us “Rowdy” and the Herald Sun called us “A sure bet” we’re basically as fun as a trip to the Melbourne Cup!

4. The record for seeing our show in one season is 10 times, are you competitive enough to break it?

5. You will hear fun words like Prithee, alas, nosegay and sweet-meats.

Soothplayers: Completely Improvised Shakespeare is on at Trades Hall (not Wednesdays)

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/completely-improvised-shakespeare

5 Good Reasons to see Emily Tresidder Not Your Ex

1.       Emily Tresidder is not your ex, so it’s not going to be weird and awkward. You won’t have to worry about whether she’ll notice your new hair, or your new partner. It’ll be so chill.

2.       Even if she is your ex, come to the show, it’ll provide more comedy for everyone else throughout the evening.

3.       Emily is actually real good at making the funnies, lots of people have said so, magazines, online presses, radio stations… actually… none of those are people… you get it though.

4.       Emily has followed three simple steps to get over her ex. They weren’t simple, they were really quite hard, and she didn’t really follow them, she sort of fell into them. In the end though, she’s created a really entertaining hour about it.

5.       This year Emily’s show is about her exes, 2018’s show is called Not This Audience and is going to be about previous audience’s reactions. So come see Emily’s show this year, and next year you might be in it. That’s a lie, next year’s show is called Don’t Date Me – the sequel to Not Your Ex, but either way you need to see the prequel.

Emily Tresidder is performing Not Your Ex at The Imperial Hotel

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/not-your-ex