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We’re on the home strait of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Cabaret Room is bringing it home with artists from three shows currently on in Melbourne:

Anya Anastasia: The Show (interview starts at 9:45)

The Show is part-cabaret, part-riot centreing on the ‘show’ we put on in our day-to-day lives! Anastasia stars as herself in this hilarious off-off-Broadway comedy musical about her own life. Confessions, conspiracy theories and grandiose world-problem solutions from a human who can’t human if there’s a yellow car in sight (strange, but true). Every fearless social-warrior has her kryptonite.

Chloe Black: Transistor Sister (interview starts at 28:10)

Chloe Black has been doing stand up for 18 years but three years ago came out as transgender and has been performing as her true self ever since. Her insights into living as both genders have become an absolute hit with audiences. Her outlook on dating, coming out, living true to yourself and finding a comfortable pair of shoes have been making people laugh long and loud. Her comedy has been lauded by straight and queer audiences alike, striking a great balance between profound insight and unique hilarity.

Jie Cameron: Is it just me? (interview starts at 41:35)

Is It Just Me? Am I the only one who thinks this? Jai Cameron shares and questions his experiences about life as we know it in his new comedy show. Audiences will leave saying I thought it was just me… or will they?

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Hailed as the “greatest Broadway musical of all time”, West Side Story kicked off it’s Melbourne season on 6th April and runs through to 28th April.  Darren recently caught up with...

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We feature the Melbourne International Comedy Festival again in the The Cabaret Room this week: Reeni Inosha:  Enlighten Me a Little Through hilarious sketches and storytelling, Reeni invites you into her...

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It’s week 2 of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and our guests in the Cabaret Room include: Jamie Boiskin: Ovariacting: A Period Drama (interview starts at 9:50) Jamie Boiskin’s a...

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The first of our interviews for the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we talk to creatives from three of the acts hitting Melbourne soon: Frankie Valentine & Miss Jane Doe:...

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After a couple of days of bad news in the world, Peter and Vincent feature a mix of cabaret music for the soul – music that makes us feel good...

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Susan-ann Walker presents a brand new one-woman show called Not Quite Right, a celebration of those somewhat eccentric, possibly crackerjack, definitely kooky folk who proudly march to the beat of their...

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Wellness is a social satire exposing the prejudices our society still allows and encourages in spite of our contemporary ideals of acceptance and inclusivity. George Lazarus discusses the show that...

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Richard Vegas premiers No Smoke No Mirrors at the Butterfly Club. The show is filled with true stories of improbable coincidence, happenstance or incredible synchronicity, and of course, magic.  Expect...

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Kurt Kansley talks about his work on Evita, his move from Australia to London’s West End and his one-night only show at Chapel Off Chapel, part of the Home Grown...

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