Lefa Singleton Norton
Lefa Singleton Norton has been writing about arts and comedy in Melbourne for over 20 years.
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
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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
Puppeteering and tiny tombstones? This festival has it all
From lurid family histories to Excel-lent stand-up, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.
- by Sonia Nair, Lefa Singleton Norton, Hannah Francis, Tyson Wray, Stephen A Russell, Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Donna Demaio and John Bailey
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
Blades of Glory meets South Park in sports spoof Bradbury the Musical
Melbourne Fringe theatre ranged from the ridiculous to the thought-provoking. Here’s a wrap of some of the shows you may have missed.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Lefa Singleton Norton and Cher Tan
‘Dazzling’: Jose Navas’ homage is an exceptional night of dance
In other Fringe dance productions, Mechorstra shakes and shimmies, Shower Thots drips with sensual energy, Shian Law carries the weight of history, Leisa Prowd shows resilience and Joel Bray blurs gender and genre.
- by Andrew Fuhrmann, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Cher Tan, Stephen A Russell and Lefa Singleton Norton
Extended Rainbow History Class is a comedy treat
From Rainbow History lessons and victims of hacking to career changes and fart jokes, our reviewers take a look at the shows bringing the laughs, at Melbourne Fringe.
- by Donna Demaio, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Tyson Wray, Cher Tan, Cameron Woodhead, Nell Geraets, Hannah Francis and Lefa Singleton Norton
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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
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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
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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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