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comedy October 26, 2019
Irish comedian and actor Dylan Moran
Almost two decades after the wild success of Black Books, Dylan Moran returns to Australia with a new stand-up show, Dr Cosmos. He talks about finding his place in the world and what a Charlie Chaplin film has to say about modern life. “What was extraordinary to me throughout Modern Times was how inclusive it was. Chaplin was laughing in the most general sense at the way we’re living, what we’re doing to ourselves, how we’re fucking up our priorities, you know? We need a film just like that about now. I think how we live is pretty screwy right now.”
comedy February 16, 2019
A drive to a show, and back, with stand-up comic Mimi Shaheen.
television October 27, 2018
Known for her masterful Saturday Night Live impersonations and starring role in the comedy hit film Bridesmaids, Maya Rudolph is now tackling the subject of married mundanity in the new series Forever. But while her own life is far from dull, her priorities for work and family remain very simple. “For me, when I became a mum, I changed, and my needs changed. I didn’t want to be away from my kids … If something I’m loathing is taking me away from my kids, then I shouldn’t be there.”
comedy August 25, 2018
The many sides of Eddie Izzard
Eddie Izzard burst onto the comedy scene in make-up and heels, later proving his chops as a dramatic actor. On the eve of the release of The Flip Side, set in South Australia, he talks about taking risks, being gender queer and his newest passion – running for British parliament. “I want people, moderate people like me, to get politicised, because it’s going to get rough and we’d better work out how we’re going to make it work. It’s up to us.”
comedy July 28, 2018
Hannah Gadsby’s show Nanette has been met with rave reviews. But can it deliver on what others promise for it?
comedy March 7, 2015
Jane Turner helps lift MTC’s Jumpy off the ground
Led by Jane Turner, the women in Jumpy make a mockery of those who turn their noses up at simply being entertained.
television March 7, 2015
Would I Lie to You?’s David Mitchell reveals the truth
For British funnyman David Mitchell, falling in love with the perfect woman was easy. It was the years of waiting for her that were hell.
television February 28, 2015
Tim Minchin turns his talents to stage musical Matilda
From playing a libertine rocker in Californication to writing music and lyrics for Matilda, Tim Minchin is a man of many talents.
comedy May 31, 2014
Nobody does blonde and ditzy better than Wicked star Lucy Durack. But now this winning witch is also turning her creative powers to writing.
comedy March 8, 2014
How comedian Greg Fleet survived heroin addiction
He calls me darling when I ring to introduce myself. ‘‘Thanks darling, I”ll see you on Friday.’’ The next call, he says, “Fleety here.” Showbiz intimacy, or because we’re both ex-junkies? He’s a friendly bloke. He’s a friendly...
