5 Good Reasons to see Blake Everett – King of Nothing

1. Don’t.

2. I’m real good at humour. The above reason was an example of said humour. If you come to the show you will see more of that, and it will most likely be of a higher quality.

3. It’s a one-man variety hour (50 minutes). The show is a unique mix of stand-up, musical comedy and sketch, so there’s something for the whole family (except children – they will be scarred for life).

4. It’s more than a comedy show. There’s an underlying moral that revolves around the idea that it doesn’t matter if you’re the king of nothing, as long as you’re doing what you love, and I most certainly am. Now you’re probably thinking, that’s not funny, that’s awe-inspiring and kinda beautiful… and my response is; yes it is. In regards to worries about lack of humour, please refer to reason number 2.

5. Support the local scene. I’m a 19 year old Melbournian comedian. I’m the future of comedy. If you don’t come see my show I’ll probably give up and you’ll be the sole blame. Like yeah, go see Paul Foot too, I know I will… but also see me.

Blake Everett performs King of Nothing at Tasma Terrace from April 10

For tickets and information see the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website:
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/king-of-nothing

5 Good Reasons to See George Dimarelos Self-Sabotage

1. You’re the kind of person that is easily swayed by lists containing exactly five numbered points.

2. You met a man who offered you 5 magic beans if you give him your last cow but only if you go and watch Self-Sabotage first. You readily accepted as he laughed in a vaguely ironic manner.

3. The initials “SS” appeal to you for a strange, slightly disquieting reason

4. You want to feel better about times when you’ve screwed yourself by listening to someone talk about times when they’ve self sabotaged so badly that they’ve been mentally and physically scarred from it. Times when alcohol, pride and fear have combined into a bitter cocktail of public humiliation that they will never live down and hangs, like a shadow, over everything they do.

5. You like the poster.

George Dimarelos is performing Self-Sabotage at The Bull & Bear Tavern (not Tuesdays)

For tickets & more information check out the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website

5 Good REASONS TO SEE STUART GOLDSMITH – Compared to What

1. “A charming, expert stand-up” (Sunday Times, UK) – If he’s an expert why haven’t I heard of him, eh?  Sounds like the sort of flimflam people come up with when they’re from overseas and just expect us to believe!

2.  “Consistently, dependably and utterly funny” (ThreeWeeks) – Too much! Sounds like the reviewer just wanted to get off with him if you ask me.  Unrealistic.

3. “A wonderfully funny view of the world” (Time Out) – That is the very least we should expect from a comedian. If he had a tedious view of the world we wouldn’t be talking.  Try harder.

4. “Makes it look easy” (Chortle) – Yeah but is that a good thing?  Maybe art should look difficult?  Maybe that’s how we know it’s art!

5. “A master of the form” (Independent) – WHICH FORM FFS?  Ballet?  Irish football?  Vacuuming?  Ultra Ballet?  Ultra double vacuuming?

Stuart Goldsmith performs Compared to What at The Greek Centre

For tickets and information go to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website:

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/stuart-goldsmith-title-tbc

5 Good Reasons to See Christian Lutz Living the Dream

1. It will make you laugh… a lot… and even snort, and maybe a little wee.

2. I won’t be personally serving you food, but you’ll swear you are at a BBQ, and listening to that one friend (that’s me!) that everything crazy seems to happen to and makes you realise how much better your life is.

3. Just think, you might miss my debut show at the MICF and I become the next comic-god.

4. I’m born and bred in Melbourne, was a State Finalist in the 2013 RAW Comedy Competition Perth and am now living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. I’ve performed in front of crowds around Australia and internationally, but I’m excited to be in front of my home crowd in Melbourne, for the first time!

5. You may fall in love with me and end up with a dog, a fish and 2 kids. Stranger things have happened…

Christian Lutz Living the Dream for information see the Melbourne International Comedy Festival website:

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/living-the-dream

5 Good Reasons to See Squeaky Clean Comedy

1.  It’ll be “original and genuinely funny” – The Burn Magazine. That’s why we go to the Comedy Festival, right? Squeaky Clean Comedy has a strong track record of fantastic reviews, with respected and award-winning artists, so it’s pretty much a guaranteed pick.

 

2. It’s “a show that caters to all tastes” – Comedy Beast. 10 comedians from across Australia will present everything from slapstick to dark and edgy, to spoken word poetry and puppetry.

 

3. It’s “excellent bang for your buck” – The Pun. 10 comedians, two and a half hours, for only a bit more than a ticket to a single show would be.

 

4. You get a bonus feel-good factor. Just by being there, you’re helping to raise awareness of the life-saving water and sanitation work that World Vision does overseas.

 

5. It’s clean. So you can bring anyone without fear of the awkward cringe factor. Our comedians take up the challenge to rely solely on wit, timing and delivery to make audiences laugh. So while they might push the envelope sometimes, you know you’re in good hands.

5 Good Reasons to See Matt Kilpa – Songs in the Key of Awesomesauce

1) You like fun? This show is fun. It’s so much fun, I can GUARANTEE that you’ll have copious amounts of fun!

2) I’ve been a PICF Next Gen Comedy finalist, RAW Comedy state finalist and three time Morley Primary School Egg and Spoon Race Champion. So if you’re impressed by awards I can GUARANTEE that this show will bedazzle you!

3) I can GUARANTEE that my show is the only show in the festival with a three minute song about phenylbarbitol.

4) I ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE that Matt Kilpa – Songs in the Key of Awesomesauce is on at 6pm, 12th – 23rd April at 1000 ÂŁ Bend and you can book tickets through the magic of the internet in mere picoseconds at https://www.trybooking.com/OIXX. No more weeks spent waiting for pesky telegrams!

5) I can COMPLETELY UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEE that I have not discussed any of the above guarantees with my lawyer. I GUARANTEE she’ll be pissed!

For more information see the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Website:
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2017/shows/songs-in-the-key-of-awesomesauce