Jessica Horwell David Jaanz with student/X Factor 2016 winner Isaiah Firebrace. Image courtesy of Lion Hearts Publicity. The David Jaanz School of Singing has a reputation for producing stars, with a massive list of students who have obtained global success in the music industry since the school opened three decades ago. I sat down with David to … Read more
Image courtesy of Perri Cassie You are invited into ‘Channel Perri’- a one hour live picture of quality stand-up entertainment featuring Melbourne based comedian Perri Cassie, and a stack tonne of his best jokes. His humour is a mix of observational, self deprecating honesty. The way Perri starts the show is inventive, and immediately gets … Read more
Image courtesy of Blake Everett Blake Everett is a ‘King of Nothing’, but he sure does ‘rule’ at comedy. This 19-year old comedian has put all his energy into comedy since graduating high school- and it shows. His musical songs are well written and clever. He takes risks. He knows how to play audience interaction … Read more
Image courtesy of Blake Everett Find out why Blake is the ‘King of Nothing’ but an absolute jester of a comedian… The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start comedy? Blake Everett (BE): I started around Grade 3- with a friend- we were both big fans of the The Umbilical Brothers. We had an act … Read more
Image courtesy of Matt Young Here is my interview with Melbourne’s most optimistic comedian. The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start doing stand-up? Matt Young (MY): In 2014. RAW Comedy in Tasmania- I came runner up in the State Final. I was gigging down in Tassie for a while, I moved over here … Read more
Image courtesy of Geoff Setty and Danny Stinson The pair definitely have comedy chemistry, which they are putting to good use in a theatrical comedy show called Comic Conned. Here is my interview… The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start comedy, and how was your first gig? Danny Stinson (DS): I think about six years … Read more
Image courtesy of Michael Shafar The Archive Room at Town Hall is a space you’d expect no less than a top quality show- and Jewish-ish certainly delivers on that. A rising star in Melbourne comedy brings you 50 minutes of stand out stand-up material, using his Jewish roots as fuel for jokes that set the … Read more
Image courtesy of Jacob and Jack Best Before Breakfast is a duo show featuring the sketch and stand-up comedy stylings of Jacob Sacher and Jack McGorlick. These are two young performers who can think on their feet and just have fun with a show. You’ll never be quite sure what kind of joke will come … Read more
Image courtesy of Andrew Iles Customer Assassin is the debut solo show of Melbourne based comedian, actor and ‘Customer Assassin’- Andrew Iles. Based on Andrew’s experiences of working in retail plus some impersonations and life observations, the show is very relatable and and entertaining. This is fast paced, high energy stand-up, with every joke landing before … Read more
Image courtesy of Nadine Sparks Read to find out why you should see Nadine’s show ‘Teacher’… The Australia Times (TAT): When did you start comedy? Nadine Sparks (NS): Five years ago TAT: Where was your first gig and how did it go? NS: I did a stand-up course. I developed a tight five then performed … Read more