Culture
Comedy
I’ve figured out how to fix sport: two balls
If sport is human drama and a pure reflection of life, then it too must embrace the chaos of our times. Enter multiball.
- by James Colley
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How ‘cancelled’ Louis C.K. sold out an Australian tour on the quiet
No publicity. No advance notice beyond his own direct-to-fans channels. No worries. Business is not too bad for the comedian in 2022.
- by Karl Quinn
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Comedy
This Australian has been called the funniest woman in Britain. Now she’s coming home
Liz Kingsman’s critically acclaimed One Woman Show, “the hottest ticket in London”, will have an exclusive run at the Sydney Opera House.
- by Meg Watson
Monty Python’s Eric Idle: ‘I’ve survived cancer and crucifixion’
The veteran comic continues to look on the bright side at 79.
- by Nick Galvin
Wil Anderson is ready to tell you how he really feels
Due to celebrate a career milestone, the popular comedian was looking forward to the best year of his life. Then his stand-up career came to a halt.
- by Louise Rugendyke
‘If a strange number calls, don’t pick up’: Comic’s China backlash
Comedian He Huang’s three-minute set on Australia’s Got Talent two weeks ago caught the eye of audiences around the world, in good and bad ways.
- by Karl Quinn
Three cheers for the best part of singing Happy Birthday
A few months ago, a friend told me one of the funniest stories I’ve heard. I’ve thought about it a lot since.
- by Rebecca Shaw
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Arts
Bill Bailey sure knows how to work a room
British comedian’s new show En Route To Normal comes with plenty of bells, whistles and a Greek bouzouki.
- by Tyson Wray
Why self-professed MILF says ‘younger men are not intimidated’ by her
Despite being ribbed by her children for her sex life, academic and comedian Marilyn Leder has lifted the lid on what it is like to date younger men as a middle-aged divorcee — along with the unexpected benefits.
- by Wendy Tuohy