Raw Comedy National Grand Final 2026
Review of Australia's premier new act competition
13/04/2026 … New act competitions are inevitably more about spotting potential than finding a fully-formed talent.
2026 Reviews
Here are our reviews of comedy Gigs
Mon 13 April 2026
Sun 12 April 2026
Zero Stars
Review of Sara Pascoe and Roisin Conaty's new travel show
12/04/2026 … It’s the daring innovation that no one ever thought would be possible.
Sat 11 April 2026
Tom Sainsbury: Lessons Not Learnt
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
11/04/2026 … Expectations are low for most social media comedians’ stand-up shows, but Tom Sainsbury can most definitely do the job.
Fri 10 April 2026
Rhys Mathewson: Big Mistake
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
10/04/2026 … The backbone of Big Mistake is Rhys Mathewson’s relapse after five years of being clean of drugs and alcohol.
Bron Lewis: Chaos
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
10/04/2026 … Bron Lewis has risen so fast in Australian comedy, it’s a surprise she hasn’t got the bends.
Thu 09 April 2026
Kate Dolan: Trout
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
09/04/2026 … Kate Dolan likens her full-on performance to a manic episode – and she’s not far off the mark.
Hannah Camilleri: Dinner Hannah Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
09/04/2026 … Mocking pretentious thespians is a popular sport, especially among those who’ve worked and studied alongside them.
Handful Of Bugs: Hello Mr Radio
Melbourne International Comedy Festival review
09/04/2026 … With a visually arresting set – a radio studio rendered in strong, blocky colours into which the Handful Of Bugs team initially camouflage themselves…