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27 March 2026

Not really sure if there’s words to describe what I just watched when I entered into the chaos of Hot Department, and I think that’s exactly how Honor and Patrick would like it.

Sketch comedy meets visceral physicality, Amalgamation is junk food, in the way that it tastes really, really good, and at the end, you take pause, look at your surroundings, and realise the mess you've made. 

An hour where you swing from not quite knowing where to look, to outright averting your eyes, Hot Department is a spectacle rooted in being hot, confident and daring.

It’s imperfectly messy, somewhat unplanned, and the most endearing moments often happen when Honor or Patrick crack themselves up. It’s truly a delight to watch comedians make what they find funny - because then we all do too.

Reviewed by Alex Carpi

Melbourne International Comedy Festival acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' spirit, imagination and rich history of storytelling and humour that is an inspiration to all Australians.

We accept the invitation to walk together with First Nations people towards a more positive future for Australia, as described in the Uluru Statement From The Heart.