5 Good Reasons To See Tinder Tales: A New Australian Musical

1) The show covers important issues such as anxiety, sexuality and mental health…also, there’s an entire song about dick…

2) It’s an entirely original Australian musical. Supporting new local talent is seriously important, plus you can brag about it on social media afterwards #socialconscience #australianmade

3) Based on real life experiences of digital dating (and boy, haven’t we all had them?) the show is as relateable as it is cringe-inducing, as embarrassing as it is empowering.

4) Where better to meet the love of your life (or at least, for the night) than at a show about Tinder? The romance practically writes itself!

5) If all that isn’t enough, the show has a catchy pop score, fairy lights, glitter, more talented local performers than you can poke a stick at and a strong underlying message. And did we mention the dick song?!

(As you can see, the show has a bit of a raunchy side to it…we definitely don’t recommend the show for under 15s!)

Tinder Tales is on at The MC Showroom from April 19 to 22
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/tinder-tales-a-new-australian-musical-1

5 Good Reasons To See Joe Shaffer in Here’s Looking at You, Squid

1) The show is LITERALLY all about animals. Some comedians may do some jokes about animals, but you can be guaranteed the very highest proportions of animals jokes here.

2) Joe grew up on a ranch in East Texas in the 90s, which makes him a certified animalologist.

3) The show SOLD OUT during Brisbane Comedy Festival.

4) Joe is a highly sought after versatile performer who tours across Australia and internationally.

5) The show features stand-up, stories, visual stuff, and a little moral at the end – making it a PRIME FESTIVAL SHOW.

Here’s Looking at You, Squid is on at Tasma Terrace from April 9 to April 22
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/here-s-looking-at-you-squid

5 Good Reasons To See Victorian Avant-garde Artists Society Presents…

1. It’s different, ever been to a play or performance arts piece and thought “God, this is wanky”? That’s what we’re taking the piss out of. Which is different to anything else you’ll see at this year’s comedy festival or anything you’ll have ever seen at any other comedy festival.

2. At an undisclosed time during the show, we will share a set of coordinates that may or may not lead to hidden treasure.

3. It’s new, and it’s new every night! Our cast contains some of Melbourne’s finest improvisers who’ll improvise a fifty minute never before seen comedy play every single night for two weeks!

4. The show will make your eyeballs pop out of their sockets and roll away from you into a fresh olive salad, where they will be enjoyed by a hungry vegetarian named Dustin who likes to crochet.

5. Our videos, we’ve made heaps of weird and hilarious avant-garde shorts, they’ll introduce you to our ensemble, give you a great idea of our humour and aesthetic, and make you want to come see our show.

Victorian Avant-garde Artists Society Presents: runs at Tasma Terrace from March 27 – April 8
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/vagas

5 Good Reasons To See Gosha Bodryi, Kaychu Symon & Gleb Tugushev in G’day Comrade!

1) A Russian bride, a nerdy scientist and a failed rock star walk into a bar… 2) We speak in thhhick RRRRussian accents

3) There’s random dancing and vodka fumes

4) We may throw in some Dostoyevsky references

5) We’re just trying to understand you Aussies

G’Day Comrades is on at The Imperial Hotel from March 28 to April 1
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/g-day-comrade-russian-comics-down-under

5 Good Reasons To See Cameron James in Chilled Out/Fired Up

1. Right. I’ve got a joke about pandas having sex that is absolutely the best panda sex joke you will hear in this country at the moment. That alone should move a few tix but I need to come up with 4 more reasons. Hang on…

2. When I was 13 I went to MICF & saw a guy I didn’t really know and had the best night of my life. That man’s name was Dave Hughes. I’m not saying I’m the next Hughesy but fuck wouldn’t you be pissed off if I was & you didn’t go.

3. For my ticket price you can get a Crispy Chicken Clubhouse meal, a cheeseburger & an Oreo McFlurry. Not sure why I brought that up. Just giving you another option for your cash I guess.

4. I actually think I’m going to get Maccas for lunch. Is that crazy? It’s a weekday, but fuck it!

5. I reckon you’ll laugh a bunch. It’s a good show full of jokes. Plus I have this joke about pandas having sex you’re just gonna love!

Chilled Out/Fired Up is on at the Greek Centre from March 29 to April 22
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/cameron-james-chilled-out-fired-up

5 Good Reasons to See Angela Green: Media Madness

1. Supporting a strong female voice in comedy

2. The content is thought provoking and real

3. Because it’s a damn funny show and you will have a great time

4. The smug satisfaction of discovering a new talent before they get big

5. Because Melbourne is the cultural centre of Australia and supporting the arts is a good thing to do

Angela Green performs Media Madness at Campari House on April 13 & 14

https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/media-madness