Summer comedy watch list

Turn on the fan, fire up your screen, sit back and relax, we’ve curated a list of our top 10 brilliant comedy specials to keep your spirits high across the summer break!

1. Damien Power – Not So Funny Now Is It?
   Whether you missed it live or want to relive the laughs, Damien’s 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival show, Not So Funny Now is It? is one to add to your summer watch list!
   Available on YouTube. 
   
   
2. Ronny Chieng – Love To Hate It
   Ronny’s third Netflix release, Love to Hate it unpacks fertility treatment fiascos, the dark side of men's self-help and scam-sensitive parents in Ronny's witty stand-up special.
   Watch it now on Netflix.
   
   
3. Liza Treyger – Night Owl
   Locals will remember Liza from her Australian debut in Headliners 2017. From the sheer embarrassment of having immigrant parents to the algorithms running her life, Liza Treyger holds nothing back in her debut stand-up special.
   Available on Netflix from 28 Jan.
   
   
4. Aunty Donna – The Story of Pud - A Tell All Documentary
   Get into the festive spirit, and join Aunty Donna and friends for this raw exposé into the making of the 2018 classic sketch Always Room For Christmas Pud.
   Available on YouTube.
   
   
5. Deadly Funny 2024
   Cheeky, loud, Black and proud, Deadly Funny 2024 is a celebration of the freshest and funniest First Nations talent from around the country.
   Stream it on SBS On Demand.
   
   
6. Anne Edmonds – Why Is My Bag All Wet?
   She’s been nominated for the Most Outstanding Show at the Festival four times, an absolute powerhouse, if you’ve not seen an Anne Edmonds show before (or even if you have) don’t delay!
   Available on 10 Play.
   
   
7. Rose Matafeo – On And On And On
   If you were lucky enough to snag a ticket, you'll agree that Rose's 2024 Festival show (a Most Outstanding Show Award nominee) On And On And On was a cracker. If not, you're in luck now. Don't miss Rose's candid takes on relationships, aging, having children, and more.
   Available on Binge (and HBO Max).
   
   
8. Claire Hooper – So Proud
   In 2024 Claire took out the Piece of Wood Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She also gave us an hour of hilarious comedy in So Proud.
   Available on YouTube.
   
   
9. 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival's The Gala and Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow 
   Two of the biggest comedy specials from 2024, catch over 50 artists across both The Gala and the Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow. Hosted by Lizzy Hoo and Guy Montgomery, these AACTA Nominated stand-up specials are a must see! 
   Stream both shows on ABC iview. 
   
   
10. Kirsty Webeck – I’ll Be The Judge Of That
    Another stand out stand-up show from the 2024 Festival, I'll Be The Judge Of That explores Kirsty’s relationship with farmers, a harrowing experience with classical music and a special thing happened to her at the airport. 
    Available on YouTube.