Kate Miller-Heidke

Jimmy Kimmel turned a prestigious Peabody Awards acceptance speech into a defence of free speech and political satire, using the moment to reflect on recent challenges facing his long-running late-night television show while also delivering a series of mocking nicknames aimed at Trump.

Late-night veteran Conan O'Brien delivered a fast-paced and biting opening monologue as he returned to host the Oscars, mixing Hollywood satire, political jabs and one particularly controversial punchline.

Legendary American ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham is set to return to Australia in August 2026, bringing his unique blend of stand-up and puppetry to Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.

Nikki Glaser took the stage at the 83rd Golden Globes with a rapid-fire, no-holds-barred monologue that set the tone for a night celebrating film and television, and she did not hold back. From poking fun at Hollywood's biggest names to delivering jokes that were as pointed as they were clever, Glaser's opening remarks reminded everyone why she's one of comedy's most fearless performers.

Jonathan Van Ness is returning to Australia and New Zealand with a brand new live comedy show, Hot & Healed, following a run of globally successful tours that have cemented their reputation as a formidable live performer. The tour opens in Auckland on Monday February 23 before travelling across Australia with dates scheduled for Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.

Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy will return to Australia in early 2026 for his thirteenth national tour, bringing his acclaimed new show Dear World… to audiences across the country. The tour marks another chapter in a career that has seen Bhoy become one of the most successful international acts on the Australian comedy circuit, with a loyal following that has grown steadily since his local debut more than twenty years ago.

Akaash Singh, one of the sharpest voices in modern American comedy, will make his Australian and New Zealand debut early next year with his Generational Triumph Tour, bringing his fearless brand of humour to stages in Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney.