Darwin’s Amy Hetherington is raring to take 2019 by the horns. Her new show, Where They Hide The Crazy, is the latest batch of classic Amy Hetherington material, combining the uniquely Territorian traits and experiences in with her undeniable comedic wit and humour that is bound to have audiences in stitches when she hits the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Ahead of the shows, we got the Comedy Queen to share some tips…
Mates! Come on over here and get in on this bit of advice! Melbourne is about to go insane with all the comedy goodness you could possibly get your eyes and ears around. But how can you join in the madness and go Northern Territory level crazy at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival? Like that guy who stuck a cracker up his clacker crazy?
Here’s my top tips.
Say yes to weird shows
MICF will host some of the best comedians on the planet, but nothing beats taking a punt and seeing something you’ve never heard of, or something that makes you think ‘ahhh what is that!’ Open up the program and pick something random and weird. Best part is, if the show is a bit of a dud, at least you can tell the story to your mates later.
Try some jokes yourself
Melbourne will be full to the brim of people who like comedy from March 27 – April 21. Which means there’s heaps of comedy-appreciating ears to listen to a cracker of a dad joke. Go on challenge yourself, write a joke and try it on a loved one or a stranger. Don’t jump on the rude, offensive, cheap laugh joke either – put your brain into it and be a little crazy. Who knows you might end up with a golden nugget of the comedy festival for yourself.
Sit in the front row
This doesn’t mean sit there and heckle. This means build up the courage and the biggest laughs and jump amongst the comedy mosh pit. So, what if the comedian talks to you, who cares, let go of that fear of being judged and jump on a hot seat. It’s always the best view and I guarantee you’ll laugh harder at the front then somewhere at the back.
And here’s 5 shows I reckon have got a bit of crazy in them at this year’s MICF. Go and check them out and join the madness!
1. Demi Lardner & Tom Walker: We Mustn’t
2. Bart Freebairn: Believe in Yourself
3. Betty Grumble: The UnShame Machine / Love & Anger
4. Double Denim: A Very Fancy Dinner Party
5. Get Sweaty with Cheryl and Chardee
Catch Amy from Wednesday March 27th – Sunday April 7th at The Imperial Hotel Melbourne as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
