Stan has today confirmed that iconic Drag Race veteran judge Michelle Visage and renowned Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson will be back for a brand new season of the Stan Original Series RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under. Returning alongside RuPaul, Michelle and Rhys will be on deck to critique and mentor a new slew of outrageously […]
The much anticipated Australia & New Zealand spin-off of the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise has announced the first judge who’ll be joining RuPaul and Michelle Visage on the panel. Comedian Rhys Nicholson will be judging the queens as they sashay down the runway in the debut season of Drag Race Down Under. Nicholson has drawn international acclaim […]
Over 50 comedians will be converging on Perth this April and May to tackle the real issues ahead of the impending federal election. Canada’s Mark Forward, Malaysia’s Jason Leong and the South African All Stars join Aussie comedians Charles Firth, James Schloeffel, Cassie Workman, Steve Hughes, Daniel Townes and more on the massive line-up. LGBTIQ+ […]
Comedian Rhys Nicholson has shared that he was recently threatened with death while catching pubic transport in Melbourne. The comedian posted the story to his Twitter account sharing that on Friday night he’d been catching a train, wearing his headphones, when he noticed four men board the train. Soon one of the four began targeting […]
The hilarious Rhys Nicholson returns to Perth after two successful Fringe World runs with his latest full-length show, I’m Fine. Having toured the world with his unique brand of comedy, and appearing multiple times on Australian TV, the comedian has formed a strong bond with his fellow queer comics (and jokes they have formed a […]
Perth Comedy Festival kicked off in style this week, marking the beginning of four big weeks of comedy in our capital city. Dozens of the world’s best comics are descending on our city to bring the laughs right the way through until May 21st. International LGBTIQ comedy stars Stephen K Amos, Craig Hill, Urzila Carlson, […]
Rhys Nicholson brought his killer Fringe World show ‘Work In Progress’ to Perth earlier this year and tickled audiences with a wit as sharp as his suits. After some tweaks, adjustments and a run at Melbourne Comedy Festival, Rhys returns with a bona fide show for a four night run at His Majesty’s. Leigh Hill […]
Rhys Nicholson – Work In Progress | Laksa Lounge @ Noodle Palace | Until Feb 20 | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I should be honest from the get-go here. I have a very particular sense of humour, and I know I am prone to being cynical, especially when it comes to Australian comedy. Aside from Gina Riley, Jane Turner & Chris […]
The Perth Comedy Festival have revealed their initial line-up of local, national and international talent for the 2016 event. For the first time, the festival will be running at a number of venues including Regal Theatre, Perth Town Hall, His Majesty’s and many more. Aussie talents Rhys Nicholson, Hannah Gadsby, Matt Okine and Frank Woodley […]
Fringe World Festival has released its 2016 program stuffed with a plethora of local and international talent. This year, over 150 venues will be offering over 700 performances from the family-friendly to salacious and saucy in a month-long celebration of the performing arts. Fringe World’s Urban Orchard and The Pleasure Garden will be making a […]
