comedy
comedy
television 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?
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.
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 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...
