Jessica Horwell Image courtesy of Michele Lim The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start doing stand-up? Michele Lim: I started doing stand-up in 2010, I always feel really funny saying that because it seems like a long time and people probably think “why aren’t you famous yet then?” But I only did a few gigs … Read more
Image courtesy of Sex Nation Sex Nation is a burst of clever and interesting sketches from Brisbane based comedy groups- The Sexy Detectives and Bang Nation. The combination of the two groups: The Sexy Detectives (Michael Griffin and David Massingham) and Bang Nation (Taylor Edwards and Chris Martin), makes for a delightful blend of comedy … Read more
Image courtesy of Gamze Kirik The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start doing stand-up? Gamze Kirik (GK): About 3 years ago. I finished my post-grad in economics and hated it. Once I graduated I Googled “open mics Melbourne” messaged a few people and got a spot and haven’t stopped since TAT: Where was … Read more
Image courtesy of Gavin Sempel A self confessed ‘bogan’ from Western Sydney now studying Law. let’s hear about Gavin’s choice to make a show about Centerlink… The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start doing stand-up? Gavin Sempel (GS): I first started stand-up by doing the school of hard knock knocks comedy course which … Read more
Image Courtesy of Ben McCarthy Find out why Ben titled his show Nevermind… The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start stand-up comedy? Ben McCarthy (BM): I first tried it about four years ago, but it wasn’t until two years ago I became more consistent. TAT: Where was your first gig and how did … Read more
Image courtesy of Andrew Iles Most of us have experienced the nightmare that is working in retail. Here Andrew explains why he decided to make a show about it… The Australia Times: When did you first start doing stand-up? Andrew Iles: About two and a half years ago. I have a theatre background and I … Read more
Image courtesy of Michael Shafar Find out the meaning behind Michael’s first solo show ‘Jewish-ish’… The Australia Times: So Michael, when did you first start doing stand-up? Michael Shafar: I did my first open mic in early 2014. TAT: Where was it, and how did it go? MS: It was at a bar in Richmond with about … Read more
Image courtesy of Alex White Interview with Sydney based comedian Alex White, who is performing in a showcase of Sydney’s comic talent at Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF). The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start doing stand-up? Alex White (AW): I started in April 2014. I had moved to Sydney and watched a … Read more
Image courtesy of Birds Basement Birds Basement is a premier jazz club and restaurant, accessible from the Melbourne CBD- just a hop across from Flagstaff Station. Conveniently located on ‘Singers Lane’, the venue hosts live music six nights a week, featuring critically acclaimed jazz performers. Every Monday, Birds is home to some of Melbourne and … Read more
Image courtesy of Taylor Edwards and Chris Martin The Brisbane sketch duo are bringing their show Undercover Festival Cops to MICF. Here’s what the pair had to say about the show, comedy in general, and why dumplings are great. The Australia Times (TAT): When did you first start doing stand-up? Chris Martin (CM): My first … Read more