It’s hard to choose who to see at one of the largest comedy festivals in the world but fear not, Mamamia has been given a sneak peak into the top female performers to see at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Judith Lucy and Denise Scott
This critically acclaimed pair are hitting the stage with their show Disappointments which is guaranteed to make us feel better about our lives.
"Judith and Scotty will help you embrace your mediocrity along with your shattered dreams and what’s more you’ll walk out feeling proud," say organisers.
The pair first teamed up together in 1999 but now the two close friends are together again because of "mutual unemployment".
Hannah Gadsby
You can expect a lot from Tasmanian-born Please Like Me writer and actor Hannah Gadsby.
One of Australia’s most applauded and beloved comedians is taking a break from comedy so catch her Nanette show while you can.
"This show was inspired by a woman who goes by the name Nanette," said Gadsby.
"Although we did not exchange a single word or even a glance, Nanette has changed my life. She hasn’t at all, but she did prompt me to think about some things and those things I thought have become this show. Cool stuff.”
Urzila Carlson
South African/New Zealand comedian Carlson is a regular on Australian TV screens. Her new show, Unacceptable, has been hailed as a must-see.
"My show is about all things unacceptable," she told Daily Review.
"Why do people stop at the top of escalators and have no idea where they’re going? What were they thinking going up? What are we to do that does not involve violence or confrontation? How can we navigate through a dinner with friends or colleagues without offending anyone that’s gluten/sugar/meat/wheat/dairy intolerant?"
