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Bell Shakespeare's latest production may have got off to a rocky start, with half the cast struck down by a mystery illness, but nothing seems to have been lost in this rich and sophisticated adaptation of <em>Macbeth</em>.

Bell Shakespeare's Macbeth -- Drama Theatre, Sydney

Bell Shakespeare's latest production may have got off to a rocky start, with half the cast struck down by a mystery illness, but nothing seems to have been lost in this rich and sophisticated adaptation of Macbeth.

Comedian and art appreciator Hannah Gadsby probes gender stereotypes in <em>Hannah Wants a Wife</em>, a witty and intelligent show that combines jokes with cultural and political observations, writes <b>Suzannah Marshall Macbeth</b>.

Hannah Wants a Wife -- intelligent comedy and commentary (MICF)

Comedian and art appreciator Hannah Gadsby probes gender stereotypes in Hannah Wants a Wife, a witty and intelligent show that combines jokes with cultural and political observations, writes Suzannah Marshall Macbeth.

A heady, delicious juggernaut of a comedy show, <em>The Horne Section</em> has been described as 'jazz-infused comedy', writes <b>Siobhan Argent</b>.

The Horne Section -- classy and deliciously silly (MICF)

A heady, delicious juggernaut of a comedy show, The Horne Section has been described as 'jazz-infused comedy', writes Siobhan Argent.

With a bubbly and infectious presence and an innocent on stage charm, Shappi Khorsandi presents an interesting but at times traumatic portrayal of family life, writes <b>Matt Smith</b>.

Shappi Khorsandi in Me and My Brother in Our Pants, Holding hands (MICF)

With a bubbly and infectious presence and an innocent on stage charm, Shappi Khorsandi presents an interesting but at times traumatic portrayal of family life, writes Matt Smith.

<em>Infinity</em> is the first programme for the Australian Ballet's 50th anniversary year. It encompasses three brand-spanking-new all-Australian works, from three very different choreographers, writes <b>Lloyd Bradford Syke</b>.

Infinity -- Operate Theatre, Sydney

Infinity is the first programme for the Australian Ballet's 50th anniversary year. It encompasses three brand-spanking-new all-Australian works, from three very different choreographers, writes Lloyd Bradford Syke.

Felicity Ward is a loud and boisterous comedian with the motor mouth and unfettered energy of a true extrovert, and while her delivery is sound the jokes in her show <em>The Hedgehog Dilemma</em> need work, writes <b>Luke Buckmaster</b>.

Acting the part: Felicity Ward in The Hedgehog Dilemma (MICF)

Felicity Ward is a loud and boisterous comedian with the motor mouth and unfettered energy of a true extrovert, and while her delivery is sound the jokes in her show The Hedgehog Dilemma need work, writes Luke Buckmaster.

It takes a special kind of comedian to find the funny side in something so dark as childhood cancer, and Tommy Dassalo to some extent achieves this, writes <b>Matt Smith</b>.

Tommy Dassalo -- making childhood cancer funny (MICF)

It takes a special kind of comedian to find the funny side in something so dark as childhood cancer, and Tommy Dassalo to some extent achieves this, writes Matt Smith.

Salacious London-based musical duo East End Cabaret take sing-a-long raunch to the next level in their new show, currently playing in Melbourne. The prurient pair spoke to <b>Luke Buckmaster</b> about some of their strangest performances.

Raunchy raconteurs: an interview with East End Cabaret (MICF)

Salacious London-based musical duo East End Cabaret take sing-a-long raunch to the next level in their new show, currently playing in Melbourne. The prurient pair spoke to Luke Buckmaster about some of their strangest performances.

With a goofy but trendy attitude and plenty of fast paced jokes, it's easy to see why Dave Thornton has become a familiar face in the Australian comedy scene, writes <b>Siobnhan Argent</b>.

Dave Thornton in The Sum of all the Parts (MICF)

With a goofy but trendy attitude and plenty of fast paced jokes, it's easy to see why Dave Thornton has become a familiar face in the Australian comedy scene, writes Siobnhan Argent.

A reflective Greg Fleet stars in <em>Heroes</em>, a comedy show composed of tales from his life selectively cribbed from previous shows, writes <b>Matt Smith</b>.

Greg Fleet's Heroes -- Fleety turns reflective (MICF)

A reflective Greg Fleet stars in Heroes, a comedy show composed of tales from his life selectively cribbed from previous shows, writes Matt Smith.