Maeve Higgins (Ireland) in Kitten Brides

She's back...and badder than ever! Like a rapper recently released from prison she's a verbal assassin, afraid of nothing except violence and the idea of touching a fish. In this show, the fierce Maeve Higgins tackles all the big issues. She loves the festival but isn't afraid to rip its heart out using Chutzpah alone. Come see for yourself!

Maeve Higgins is delighted to be a professional comedian. This is her third trip to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and she had to think carefully about her show. She will miss her house, her pets, her bike and her friends in Dublin. In her mind though that is a fair enough price to pay though because she loves the Melbourne Comedy Festival.

In keeping with her low key style “Kitten Brides” sees Maeve talking about a range of subjects in a non show-offy way. The sort of things likely to come up include the feelings you get being on your own in new places, the sound of forced rhubarb and taxidermy in Victorian Times.

“Maeve Higgins is here to demonstrate how to do Irish charm. She’s not daft, she doesn’t lay it on with a trowel, dimpling and twinkling away. Her’s in probably the most natural and uncontrived performance you could wish for” Chortle UK  

“I’m completely and irretrievably in love with Maeve Higgins. Not only is she smart, sexy, sassy and funny as all get out, she made me laugh, made me think and – as if this wasn’t enough already for one night’s entertainment – she also made me a cake!” Inpress Magazine, Melbourne

LISTING INFORMATION

Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston St, Melbourne.
Dates: 2nd – 26th April (no shows Tues & Weds), Previews 2nd – 4th April
Tickets: Previews $18.00, Sun, Mon, Thurs $20.00/$18.00, Fri & Sat $25 / $22
Times: 7pm (6pm Sundays, 7.15pm Mondays)
Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com / ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 660 013

Stephen K Amos (UK) Find The Funny!

He’s Back! After a worldwide tour, Australia’s favorite Brit is back on the search to “Find The Funny”.

In 2009 Stephen K Amos brings you his latest hour of deliciously personal and hilariously funny stand up. Grab a ticket quick before he sells out and see what all the fuss is about!

Stephen is supremely warm and wickedly funny with the ability to charm onlookers’ right into the palm of his hand. He creates weird and wonderful connections with his audience who cannot help but be drawn into his personal world. Stephen’s thoughts are brought to life by his chatty delivery, his ability to become the characters he’s talking about, and his fantastic live energy.

He has had phenomenal success across Australia selling out at the 2008 Adelaide Fringe & Melbourne Comedy Festival. He also performed at the prestigious Montreal Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival during 2008.

He is also a favourite on Australian TV having appeared in Thank God You’re Here, Spicks & Specks and Good News Week.

With Mr Amos you know you be in for a very funny treat and one hour not to be missed!  

Winner Best International Comedy Award Nz Comedy Festival 2007
Winner Spirit Of The Festival Award Nz Comedy Festival 2005
Nominee Richard Pryor Award 2004
Winner Best Stand Up Time Out Live Awards 2004

LISTING INFORMATION

Venue: The Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Date: 1st – 11th April (not Mondays), Pre views 1st & 2nd April.
Time: 7.15pm (6.15pm Sundays)

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Venue: The Forum Theatre, 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Dates: 14th – 19th April
Time: 9pm (8pm Sundays)
Tickets: Previews $30/$27, Tues $30/$27, Weds – Sun $36.90/$33.90
Bookings: www.comedyfestival.com / www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Tags: Meave Higgins, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Stephen K Amos