Ten minutes before the show, there was such a warm glow from the audience, I knew this evening was going to be special. And it was! I felt very confident with the material and everyone seemed happy to follow me anywhere. To quote a sexy former Prime Minister: ‘I’m enjoying this! I’m enjoying this!’
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Feb
What an audience! The laughs got more as the show went on. So many people I care about in the one place at the same time, plus some new fun acquaintances.
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Feb
It is so much better performing comedy before a vibrant, laughing, appreciative audience than a wall! My first preview went so well tonight (it’s early morning now!). Thank you to everyone.
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Feb
The problem with taking a photo of weighing myself was that the camera added 300 grams to the scales. Not much, I know, but when I was trying to be under 80 kgs in preparation for The Sound of a Social Climbing Nun, it was enough to make a difference. I tried lining up the shot…
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Jan
It’s been a while since I’ve posted something on Antarctica. Let me take you back to Deception Island … … where I took the Polar Plunge. In the background is the old whaling station, where they used whales, amongst other things, for margarine. We could only go inside one of the buildings. Click here to…
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Jan
One reason I do Fringe is to meet other performers, often over drinks at the Budgie Smuggler: the late night artists’ venue. Sharon from Canada is one of my favourite. She’s back in Perth, doing her outdoor show from 27 January to 4 February at both the Cultural Centre and the Pleasure Garden. No need to…
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Jan
An evil New York City food critic, who locks her teenage child in the cellar (when she isn’t breastfeeding her), meets a barman/barista. That was the improvised musical I saw Impromptunes perform at Fringe World. Light, clever, funny, a bit naughty, but not offensive. With a Stephen King showstopper… Impromptunes – The Completely Improvised Musical…
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Jan
