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MICF: Rue Bebelons | Cam Marshall, Victoria Healy, Neil Sinclair

MICF: Rue Bebelons | Cam Marshall, Victoria Healy, Neil Sinclair

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival isn't chained to the civilised seating of the town hall. Marlowe Dale checks out some of this years acts at Rue Bebelons, one of the festivals boozed up bar venues...

MICF: Marc Maron

Marc adheres to a style of self loathing, lonely melancholy comedy that may not have you jumping out of your seat with laughter but is entertaining nevertheless. His style may not be to everyone’s taste, but he’s worth the money.

MICF: Andrew Maxwell

I’m not sure if it was the cross between Steven Fry and Chris Lily looks that won me over or his call for any woman in the audience who has never licked a set of balls to stand up...

MICF: Die Roten Punkte – Kunst Rock

Musical comedy has had a surge of success over the past few years. So, it is little surprise to see that Die Roten Punkte's faux-German take on the ever so eccentric Jack and Meg White has packed out The Hi-Fi.

MICF: Kitty Flanagan – Charming and Alarming

Kitty Flanagan is close to the most complete comedienne Australia has ever produced and it’s simply a pleasure to watch her execute her assured craft.

MICF: Michael Chamberlin – Thing I Haven’t Done

Things I Haven't Done is occasionally dark, but by taking comedy to its borders, Chamberlin could be crowned this year's fringe king.