The Melbourne International Comedy Festival has kicked off for another year, and I was lucky enough to be able to get tickets to so many amazing comedians that I wanted to see. So I've decided to review all the shows I see, and to include some general comedy festival tips as well (scroll to the end for those!). Now, for the amazing Anne Edmonds!
Anne Edmonds is a fucking gem. She has perfected the caricature of your typical Australian, whether it's in her rendition of a creepy ex-boss, or her impersonation of her irritated mother. She paints such an accurate portrait of suburban Australia, you can feel the atmosphere in the caravan park, picture the creepy family at the next table, and hear her mum's incessant questioning. In this show, Anne has not only brought to life her family, but all of our families, as we find familiarity in their idiosyncrasies.
You are bound to find a reflection of your own experience in this show, through the pain of dealing with shop assistants, the craziness of your parents, or the universal struggle of modern dating. Mostly though, it is the shared internal dialogue that makes Anne's show so relatable. She understands what it feels like to give in to a lover's crazy demands, to have awkward encounters with employers, and to judge 'perfect' families. Anne can take the most simple conversation or observation and turn it into a hilarious tale that will have you rolling with laughter, which is a true gift.
Anne Edmonds is smashing it at the moment, with her two stand-up shows, hosting the Comedy Festivals' Allstars Supershow, her own TV show (The Edge of the Bush) on the ABC, her appearances as the lovely Helen Bidou on Get Krackin', plus a myriad of podcast and TV appearances. If you haven't experienced the comedy of Anne Edmonds, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Get on it, immediately. It will make your soul glow with happiness.
No Offence None Taken is Anne's 2017 show that, after a successful run, including being nominated for a number of awards, has been brought back for this year. If you have seen it already and want a fresh fix, why not check out her Helen Bidou show?
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| Anne Edmonds as Helen Bidou |
Where can you find Anne?
She's bloody everywhere at the moment, lucky for us!
You can get tickets for No Offence None Taken (hurry, only 3 dates left!) here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/anne-edmonds-no-offence-none-taken
See the beautiful Helen Bidou! Tickets here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018/shows/anne-edmonds-helen-bidou
Check out her TV show on iView here: https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/edge-of-the-bush
Go back and watch her hosting The Opening Night Allstars Supershow (including fabulous closing musical number) here: https://iview.abc.net.au/programs/melbourne-comedy-festival/LE1716V002S00#pageloaded
On a variety of comedy podcasts including Don't You Know Who I Am and The Little Dum Dum Club.
Tips for visiting the Comedy Festival:
TICKETS
Of course, all the big acts sell out pretty quickly, but if you can't get tickets to who you wanted, or if you're just not sure who to see, why not try someone new? If you head to Town Hall, you will see so many people handing out flyers for shows, this is also great for last minute tickets, if you have seen an early show and want to extend your comedy fix for the night. If you're not sure who to see, it can also be great to see a show with more than one comedian, so you get a bit of variety.
There can be massive queues if you're buying them on the night though, so if you can it's best to book in advance, which you can do here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018
SEATING
If you are seeing a show with no reserved seats, make sure to get there early to ensure you get a good seat, otherwise you will inevitably get a giant sitting in front of you.
PARKING
If you're driving into the city, parking can cause massive anxiety, where to park, does it cost money, how far is it from the venue, etc. I've found the best thing to do is to pre-book your parking online, which you can do here: https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/book-a-bay. You just find the closest parking lot to your venue, book it, and when you show up you just tap your card to enter and exit. It's also sometimes a bit cheaper, but it is cheap anyway, usually about $6 for the night. You also get Velocity points, which is an extra bonus.
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