Mikey Cahill
Mikey Cahill is youthful, veteran entertainment journalist and cultural commentator.
It’s the final weekend of the comedy festival: Here are the shows not to miss
From an existentially challenging joke about bin bags to the Norwegian clown who won Britain’s Got Talent, here are our latest reviews.
- by Lefa Singleton Norton, John Bailey, Sonia Nair, Mikey Cahill, Hannah Francis, Tyson Wray, Cher Tan, Cameron Woodhead, Donna Demaio, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Guy Webster
Latest
The best heckles, riskiest jokes and most tender moments from this year’s comedy festival
After a huge month packed with shows, our team of reviewers has come together to pick out the best (and strangest) moments from this year’s comedy festival.
- by Guy Webster, Hannah Francis, John Bailey, Lefa Singleton Norton, Mikey Cahill, Sonia Nair, Tyson Wray and Vyshnavee Wijekumar
Opinion
Music festivals
Festivals are hard, kids are soft. But there is hope for Generation Z
I’ve had some of the best and worst times of my life at festivals: from having my head stomped on by a crowd surfer at Big Day Out, to reaching for the wrong bottle of water one morning. Every moment has been worth it.
- by Mikey Cahill
Surreal and lewd (and sometimes nude): This year’s comedy festival is off to a strong start
From Tim Tams to a screenplay written by an 11-year-old this year’s comedy festival is off to a roaring start. Keep an eye on our growing list of reviews here.
- by Stephen A Russell, Lefa Singleton Norton, Mikey Cahill, Tyson Wray, Sonia Nair, Hannah Francis, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Guy Webster, Cher Tan, Cassidy Knowlton and Cameron Woodhead
How a funeral and a song called Squid led to a breakthrough for this local band
RVG’s third album is their finest – and riskiest – yet. ‘The best-case scenario is we make a great record, the worst case is we have a very expensive holiday.’
- by Mikey Cahill
Comedy Festival
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Having the last laugh: Comedy you should catch before it’s gone
As the comedy festival enters its final weekend, here’s a round-up of shows to see – including one that is “straight left-wing propaganda” and an interactive video game (of sorts).
- by Sonia Nair, Hannah Francis, Cameron Woodhead, John Bailey, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill, Lefa Singleton Norton and Donna Demaio
Comedy festival
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‘He kissed my boyfriend on the mouth’: The comedy festival’s best moments
One month and over 100 shows later, our team of reviewers has come together to pick out the best (and strangest) moments from this year’s comedy festival.
- by Sonia Nair, Stephen A Russell, Hannah Francis, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill and Donna Demaio
Latest Comedy Reviews
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Staying in Melbourne? Here’s some comedy to catch up on over the long weekend
Sex ed, superheroes and saying goodbye to a beloved grandparent – these shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have something for everyone. Here are the latest reviews.
- by Sonia Nair, Stephen A Russell, John Bailey, Hannah Francis, Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill, Lefa Singleton Norton and Donna Demaio
Reviews
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The comedy festival has kicked off – here’s a look at the opening weekend
From Jurassic Park through to impressions so good they’ll have you in stitches, the fun has started at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for 2023.
- by Stephen A Russell, John Bailey, Sonia Nair, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill, Lefa Singleton Norton and Donna Demaio
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Arts
The delightfully oddball show that still hits a chord after 30 years
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes The Wiggles at Falls Festival, The Wind in the Willows, and the surreal beauty of Slava’s Snowshow.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Nadia Bailey and Mikey Cahill
The laughs keep coming: Our reviewers on comedy festival hits and best jokes
Newcomer Grace Jarvis among the up-and-coming stars who shone at Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
- by Patrick Horan, John Bailey, Tyson Wray, Mikey Cahill and Donna Demaio
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