Stand-up comedy
Comedians’ fury as management leaves them out of pocket and in the lurch
Junkyard Artist Management, which has represented numerous heavy-hitters in Australian comedy, has gone into liquidation. Many artists claim they are owed serious money.
- by John Bailey
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‘He is absolutely immune to my charms’: Wil Anderson on good mate Adam Spencer
Comedian, broadcaster and author Wil Anderson and comedian, maths geek and author Adam Spencer on their not quite “traditional” friendship.
- by Lenny Ann Low
‘It’s my lifestyle that makes dating difficult’: Lizzy Hoo on love as a comedian
“I’m always on the road. I am not Monday-to-Friday any more, and that makes it hard.”
- by Jane Rocca
From Fisk to Taskmaster, the ‘really small’ Aaron Chen is riding high
The comedian appears on the new season of Taskmaster Australia, where they ‘give you the authority to do whatever you like’.
- by Bridget McManus
From Baby Reindeer to Nanette: How Edinburgh makes or breaks comedians
It’s the biggest performing arts festival in the world, with a history of launching careers – if you can win the (sometimes-empty) room.
- by Meg Watson
This comedian once thought she’d been kidnapped. She’s now a viral hit.
Atsuko Okatsuka is one of the fastest rising names in comedy – thanks to her grandma and the Drop Challenge.
- by Lenny Ann Low
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A stand-up tour where the comics don’t have to stand up
Madeleine Stewart has curated a show that’s a carefree place for performers with disabilities.
- by Bill Wyman
Concetta Caristo’s journey from Raw Comedy failure to grand final host
The stand-up comedian and Triple J host bombed out twice in Australia’s biggest open-mic competition, and now she encourages others to give it a go.
- by Nicole Elphick
‘Just gave money to a Jew’: Seinfeld faces more pro-Palestine hecklers in Melbourne
The US comedian didn’t back down when hecklers targeted his Melbourne show, days after his Sydney performances were also interrupted.
- by Cameron Woodhead
Jerry Seinfeld tells activists they’re in the wrong place at his Australian shows. Here’s why they persist
The comedian has become the target of pro-Palestinian protesters over what has been interpreted as his support for Israel’s response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
- by Karl Quinn
Jerry Seinfeld and pro-Palestinian protester in heated exchange at Australian show
The US comedian was heckled during his Sunday night performance, and video shows a man being escorted out by security.
- by Karl Quinn
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