News & Reviews

List Operators hit Edinburgh & Dublin Fringe

July 5th, 2011

After their smash hit Edinburgh debut in 2010 List Operators will return to Edinburgh Fringe this year followed by their Irish debut at the Dublin Fringe.

Die Roten Punkte Rock North America Tour

July 5th, 2011

Rock siblings Die Roten Punkte will tour the award winning Kunst Rock throughout North America commencing late July.

Mel Buttle on Triple J Breakfast Thursdays

July 5th, 2011

Queensland’s Mel Buttle has a new regular spot, “Message in a Buttle“,  on Thursdays during Triple J breakfast with Tom and Alex. Mel is usually on air around 8.30am.

Damian Callinan on tour

July 5th, 2011

Regional favourite Damian Callinan will premiere his new show “In Local News..” at the 2011 Hobart Comedy Festival in partnership with ABC Local Radio.

Harley Breen Wins Comedy Festival’s Piece of Wood Award!

May 4th, 2011

Comedian Harley Breen has won the prestigious 2011 Melbourne Comedy Festival Piece of Wood Award for his show, I Heart Bunnings.

Die Roten Punkte nominated for die zwei (two) Green Room awards!

February 16th, 2011

Melbourne’s Green Room award nominations were announced on February 15, and Dirty Work Comedy’s Die Roten Punkte picked up two prestigious nominations in the cabaret genre. Otto and Astrid were shortlisted for Best Ensemble and Best Original Songs for the performance of their third album Kunst Rock.

See the magnificent Kunst Rock for yourself when it returns to Melbourne on February 23rd at The Famous Spiegeltent. DETAILS HERE.

Welcome Die Roten Punkte

December 20th, 2010

Brand new inclusions to the DWC stable are the fabulous Die Roten Punkte, Berlin’s Prince and Princess of indie rock. Expect them to defend their crown as the “best band in the world” when they tour the United States in 2011/12.

Mike Birbiglia – Sydney Festival 2011

December 20th, 2010

DWC and Sydney Festival presented Mike Birbiglia at this prestigious multi-arts festival, with his new show My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend. This was the only comedy show included in the festival which this year also features John Malkovich, Sufjan Stevens and German performance art troublemakers Gob Squad. All shows sold out.

Mel Buttle on Nova Breakfast

December 20th, 2010

Brisbane’s own cardigan assassin is leading the breakfast crew this summer on Nova Brisbane. Previously Mel had been Dave Thornton’s Saturday sidekick on Nova Melbourne. Link.

List Operators for Kids awarded City of Melbourne funding

December 20th, 2010

The List Operators for Kids are one of 20 Victoria companies to receive funding from the City of Melbourne to develop their new show The List Operators for Kids do Compooters: Wig-i-pedia! The finance will enable the duo to work with a range of artists including professional musicians and set designers to create their most theatrically ambitious show to date. The show will debut at the Adelaide Fringe then play at the Melbourne Comedy Festival over the Easter school holidays.