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Review: Judith Lucy Vs Men

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back! One of my favourite times of year. It's just cold enough to bring out the cute scarves and jackets, but not so cold that you refuse to leave the house. The streets are full of happy people, and Melbourne seems a little bit more shiny, reminding us why we love it here.


Judith Lucy, or Ju-Lu as everybody my friend and I affectionately call her, is a national treasure. With her signature dry wit, and tales of navigating the dating scene while growing older, Judith's latest show will have you falling in love with her all over again. In her first solo show since 2015, Judith takes a deep dive into her history with men, contemplating whether she should just give up on dating altogether.
To turn painful life lessons and embarrassing moments into a hilarious, relatable narrative is a skill, and one Judith does with perfectly-timed sarcasm, and self-deprecation, while still managing to come out of it appearing as fabulous as ever.
I don't want to say too much and give away any spoilers, you just need to see it for yourself.
So see this show, it's a delight, it's entertaining, it's Judith bloody Lucy.


The important questions:
How long? 70 minutes
Should I be scared to sit in the front row? Maybe, but only if you're a man
Is there a bar at the venue? Yes
Will I enjoy this? Yes, especially if you love hearing about dating failures


You can see Judith at the Arts Centre until just April 14th, so hurry and get tickets here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2019/shows/judith-lucy-vs-men

Where else can you get a Judith fix?

  • The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (on ABC)
  • Guest spots on various other TV shows
  • Check out her two books
  • Head to YouTube to catch up on heaps of shows and TV appearances over the years


More Comedy Festival tips:

If driving, book your parking before you go, most of them are only about $10, and there's lots of options, so you're likely to get something close to your venue: https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/book-a-bay You can also earn some Velocity Frequent Flyer points, which is a bonus.

See someone new! It's fun to go and see new comedians, why not take a risk and see someone you've never heard of? They're also usually a lot cheaper than the big names! Why not try something a bit different too, as well as stand-up there's lots of improv and other types of comedy to see. Head to Town Hall and you'll be handed lots of flyers and be able to grab some last minute tickets.

Support Light The Way Home, a program that allows performers in need a safe way home from the festival. Many performers are new and have late shows, and aren't earning heaps of money, so the cost of an Uber or taxi every night can really add up. Light The Way Home is collecting donations, which the Festival is matching up to $10,000. It's a great idea, especially for the more vulnerable members of the comedy community. You can donate here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/light-the-way-home



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