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tion of kitsch, which adds to the feeling that you're never quite sure what you're in for.
Has a great cocktail bar.
Red Stitch Actors Theatre
( 03-9533 8082;
www.redstitch.net
; Rear, 2 Chapel St, Windsor; 5, 64, 78, 79, Windsor)
This inde-
pendent company of actors stages new international works that are often premieres in
Australia. The tiny black-box theatre, opposite the Astor Cinema and down the end of the
driveway, is a cosy, intimate space.
THEATRE
Theatreworks
( 03-9534 3388;
www.theatreworks.org.au
; 14 Acland St, St Kilda; 64)
Theatreworks is a quality
community theatre dedicated to supporting a range of arts practitioners. There's a bar for
pre-show drinks.
THEATRE
Comedy
Held in March and April, the
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
(
www.comedyfestival.com.au
;
Melbourne Town Hall; Mar-Apr)
is a huge event, but you don't need to wait until then to have
a laugh in Melbourne.
Last Laugh at the Comedy Club
COMEDY
(
03-9650 1977;
www.thecomedyclub.com.au
;
Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne; show $25;
Fri
& Sat; 1, 72, 112, Flinders St)
The Last Laugh is open Friday and Saturday nights year-
round, with additional evenings in summer. This is professional stand-up, featuring local
and international artists. Dinner-show packages ($55) are available - bookings recommen-
ded. The club is also a venue for acts during the Comedy Festival.
Comic's Lounge
( 03-9348 9488;
www.thecomicslounge.com.au
;
26 Errol St, North Melbourne; 57)
There is stand-up
every night of the week here. Admission prices vary, but are usually between $15 and
$25. Dinner and show nights are popular and feature Melbourne's best-known comedians
(many of whom also host radio shows). Tuesday is a kind of open-mic night, where aspir-
ing comics have their eight minutes of fame (or shame).
COMEDY
