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CultureComedyAdvertisementThe VerdictThe cheque is a dramatic (and dying) way to spend a dollar. We must keep it alive Cash is king and tapping is convenient, but nothing is more satisfying

than paying with a cheque, mate.

May 30, 2025by Thomas MitchellLatestComedyShe was told women weren’t funny. Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French showed her otherwise Jen Brister’s comedy career began amid sexism and misogyny

– now she sells out theatres.

May 29, 2025by Rod YatesDatingDating apps be damned, this live game show is connecting real people Human Love Quest uses an old-school format, audience participation, Dexter and some

must-haves for modern-day singles looking for love.

May 14, 2025by Nell GeraetsOpinionWeb cultureIt’s time to face the truth: The internet has ruined everything We used to be a society, now look at us.

May 3, 2025by Richard GloverThe VerdictSerious question: why are there so many keys? Too many keys means too many locks. And I’ve had it up to here with locks.

April 29, 2025by Robert MoranSydney Comedy FestivalHow a saga about banned erotic film has become an unlikely comedy hit Comedians Zach Ruane and Alexei Toliopoulos play movie reviewers

Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton in Refused Classification.

April 25, 2025by Daniel HerbornAdvertisementWhat’s onGet 2-for-1 tickets* to Sydney Comedy Festival Herald subscribers can get two tickets for the price of one to selected comedy festival

shows.

April 24, 2025Sydney Comedy FestivalThis Russian comedian grew up super rich - and she’s not afraid to laugh about it Her father privatised state assets in the late 1990s as Boris Yeltsin’s

deputy prime minister. It has given Olga Koch an unusual perspective on privilege.

April 23, 2025by Chris HookJust inSydney Comedy FestivalThis hit comedy show is performed by a cast of famous … horses After pocketing five-star reviews and a slew of awards at the 2024

Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe festivals, British comedian Elf Lyons is bringing her cast of famous equine characters to Sydney.

April 22, 2025by Lenny Ann LowPop culture‘You’re kind of squabbling’: The work-life balance when mum and dad are comedians Sara Pascoe and her comedian husband are on tour with their two

young children – their work-life juggle is a familiar story. And great material.

April 22, 2025by Chris HookPop cultureKevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood is back on Netflix. But there’s a catch Eight years after Netflix cut ties with the House of Cards star, Spacey has

revived his character for the streamer ... sort of.

April 20, 2025by Alexander LarmanShow more