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’til 26 aug<br />
go on and laugh<br />
comicus erectus is back for another round of laughs. We<br />
chat with international comedian, joe avati<br />
What can We exPect FroM<br />
coMicuS erectuS?<br />
this new show features four very<br />
polished comedians who are<br />
draw cards in their own right. it’s<br />
jam-packed full of laughter as each<br />
comedian recounts his own stories<br />
about growing up with an ethnic<br />
background. George Kapiniaris<br />
and i are joined by Greek american<br />
basile who brings a las vegas-style<br />
element to the show, and hosting<br />
the event is Fat Pizza’s tahir bilgic.<br />
your brand oF coMedy relieS<br />
on racial StereotyPeS — have<br />
you oFFended anyone lately?<br />
there’s always someone who gets<br />
offended but they’re usually the<br />
people who are not ethnic, strangely<br />
enough. the show confronts issues<br />
Philip Glass<br />
the QatSi triloGy<br />
31 jul–2 auG, Melbourne<br />
The Trilogy features Godfrey Reggio's<br />
three visionary films — Koyaanisqatsi,<br />
Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi — with<br />
musical scores performed live by<br />
Philip Glass with The Philip Glass<br />
Ensemble. Arts Centre Melbourne.<br />
006<br />
we are faced with every day and we<br />
discuss the truth — that’s why it’s so<br />
successful because so many people<br />
can relate to it. We take the mickey<br />
out of ourselves first, which is a very<br />
australian thing to do.<br />
do you Feel any PreSSure<br />
to be Funnier than your<br />
coMicuS erectuS co-StarS?<br />
no. each of us are very good at what<br />
we do, we have our own individual<br />
styles and our own fans. i may not<br />
be someone’s favourite act tonight<br />
but perhaps i will be the next night.<br />
it’s important that we appeal to<br />
various audiences.<br />
Comicus Erectus is on 'til 26<br />
August across Australia. Tickets at<br />
comicuserectus.com.<br />
younG talent tiMe —<br />
the teaM GoeS live<br />
’til 15 jul, Sydney & Melbourne<br />
The TV show's talented group of young performers will<br />
be presenting an exciting mix of group numbers as well<br />
as solo performances. Hosted by Rob Mills, competition<br />
winners Lil' Banditz Krew will star as special guests.<br />
Various venues, details at yttlive.com.au.<br />
Gertrude Street<br />
Projection FeStival<br />
20–29 jul, Melbourne<br />
Windows, laneway walls, footpaths,<br />
shop interiors, tree trunks and whole<br />
buildings on Gertrude Street will be<br />
lit up with artistic creations by award-<br />
winning projection artists. Free entry.<br />
Tenjin MaTsuri: oSaKa touriSM board joe avaTi: jaMeS PenlidiS<br />
YounG TaLenT TiMe: Peter breW bevan
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