The attempt by 3’s Company, 2’s A Party to combine dance and comedy into a seamless performance was not entirely successful, writes Sofia Monkiewicz.
As we prepare to welcome upstart’s new editorial team, the outgoing editors wanted to say a few words.
Is it time to stop trying to define what a journalist is? Dan Gillmor says it is, in this piece selected by Sofia Monkiewicz for our ‘100 articles’ project.
The attempt by 3’s Company, 2’s A Party to combine dance and comedy into a seamless performance was not entirely successful, writes Sofia Monkiewicz.
As we prepare to welcome upstart’s new editorial team, the outgoing editors wanted to say a few words.
Is it time to stop trying to define what a journalist is? Dan Gillmor says it is, in this piece selected by Sofia Monkiewicz for our ‘100 articles’ project.
Absurd, expressive and over-the-top, Apocatypical is a play worth seeing, writes Sofia Monkiewicz.
The attempt by 3’s Company, 2’s A Party to combine dance and comedy into a seamless performance was not entirely successful, writes Sofia Monkiewicz.
As we prepare to welcome upstart’s new editorial team, the outgoing editors wanted to say a few words.
Is it time to stop trying to define what a journalist is? Dan Gillmor says it is, in this piece selected by Sofia Monkiewicz for our ‘100 articles’ project.
From the professional acting talent to the amazing set, Straightjacket Production’s latest show is dark, intense and bitterly poetic, says Sofia Monkiewicz.
Sofia Monkiewicz is the latest editorial member to be put in the upstart spotlight. She speaks to Katharina Hackler about her role, enthusiasm for arts journalism and her dream of becoming a theatre critic.
If you’re looking for an old-fashioned comedy variety show, the Crimson Goat Cabaret Club is right up your alley, says upstart’s Sofia Monkiewicz.
Uma Thakar’s show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival poked fun at Indian stereotypes and Bollywood films, but Sofia Monkiewicz failed to find the humour in her stories.
Musical comedian Anna Log appeals to a young audience but her stage presence needs to be improved, says upstart’s Sofia Monkiewicz.
Young musical duo Luke & Wyatt will charm you with their tunes and immature banter. Sofia Monkiewicz sung along with them at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Melbourne comedian Dylan Cole is entertaining, but long stories and technical difficulties bring him down, says Sofia Monkiewicz.
Comedian Tom Ballard has come a long way in his 21 years of life. Sofia Monkiewicz paid close attention as he discussed his youthfulness, his manliness, and his first love.
Sofia Monkiewicz spent last Sunday night at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where she laughed, cried, and found out the meaning of life.
It’s that time of year again! The Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off today and the laughs will continue over the next three and a half weeks, say upstart’s Sofia Monkiewicz and Ashley Fritsch.
This week we welcome a new editorial team at upstart, all of whom bring very different experiences and enthusiasms to the magazine. We hope you like them. And we want you to pitch your stories to them.
Melbourne’s bike share scheme has had a bumpy beginning so what’s stopping it from picking up speed? Sofia Monkiewicz reports.
