The Greek side of MICF

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) is upon us once again and we've trawled through the guide to give you the best in Greek humour:

The Axis of Awesome

The universe's most awesomest musical comedy sensation - well, that's what they say - return to Melbourne with new songs, classic hits and a a mixed bag of jokes.
Where: The Hi Fi Bar and Ballroom, 125 Swanston St, Melbourne
When: April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Tickets: Full $28; concession and laugh pack $24

Comicus Erectus

Local and international ethnic comedy starts take to the stage to present the ethnic comedy evolution. Read our review below.
Where: various venues
When: March 31; April 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15
Tickets: $43.50

The Brain Whisperer

Xavier Michelides walks you through the brain - it's where dreams come from, where ideas are born and it tastes great - using his absurd yet witty comedy stylings.
Where: Portland Hotel, cnr Russel and Lt Collins Sts, Melbourne
When: March 31; April 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.

Comedy club for kids

A chance to get the kids involved in comedy; Tobias and Bartholomew will create high-energy comedy for young minds aged 5-11 years. Xavier Michelides will be one of the comedians on this rolling roster of funny talent. All kids must be supervised by an adult at all times
Where: Melbourne Town Hall, Cnr Swanston and Collins Sts, Melbourne
When: March 31; April 1, 3, 4, 5, 6,, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12,12,14 and 15 at 12:30 pm (show lasts 60 minutes
Tickets: $15

Slow Clap present the Truth

Employing his signature style of dance and character-based narrative comedy, Vachel Spirason starts in this new production that sits somewhere between theatre, comedy and quantum physics.
Where: The Tuxedo Cat, level 3, 277 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
When: March 31; April 1 - 22 (no Wednesdays)
Tickets: Full $20.00; concession and laugh pack $17

Puppetry of the Penis 3D

The ancient art of genital origami is back with a brand new show, and this time in 3D. The boys will show you the 'souvlaki', the 'Acropolis' and the 'Greek crisis' in their unique puppetry style.
Where: Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins St, Melbourne
When: April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Tickets: Full $35, concession $33