Arj Barker – The Mind Field

The Palms at Crown
28 Mar – 19 Apr

All of reality, as we can ever possibly know it, exists exclusively in our minds.

Armed with this knowledge, Arj sets out to answer some of Life’s Biggest Questions:
Why are we here? Are we alone in the Universe? Why does it hurt when we pee?
You’ll laugh and you’ll learn, but you’ll never look at anything the same, once you enter… The Mind Field ‘it’s all in your head’

Best of the Edinburgh Fest

The Athenaeum
27 Mar – 20 Apr

Best of the Edinburgh Fest is one of Melbourne’s favourite and original line up shows, and it’s back in 2025! Three international acts for the price of one!
Get ready to witness Mark Simmons (UK) Andy Askins (UK) and Harry Stachini (UK)
This is one Melbourne International Comedy Festival show not to be missed.

Mark Simmons – Jest to Impress

QT Melbourne
8 Apr – 20 Apr

The 2024 Edinburgh festival Joke of the Fringe Award winner Mark Simmons is back with another critically acclaimed show packed full of witty one liners.

After a sellout run during 2024 MICF, and as seen on BBC’s Mock The Week and BT Sport, Mark has been busy on his debut tour where he has done 200+ dates, sold over 30,000 tickets. has amassed a huge online following for his highly popular on-the-spot improvised one-liners with audiences across the world.