“I’d love to come away from this show having been able to start a conversation” | Jake Donaldson talks masculinity and mental health in his new show, Neurotica

What is your show about? I suppose at its core its about my personal experiences of anxiety, and it certainly features lots of real stories from my life, but more generally it’s about how life as a modern, progressive, feminist man in a world still trying to break free of toxic masculinity contributes to anxiety … Continue reading “I’d love to come away from this show having been able to start a conversation” | Jake Donaldson talks masculinity and mental health in his new show, Neurotica

“I thrive on chaos” | Eryn Tett on forging her own chaotic path through the comedy scene and finding her audience

What is your show about? “Known for her unique off-beat comedy, Eryn Tett can be difficult to categorise. Forever unpredictable, Eryn's incisive joke writing mixes with an expansive sense of absurdism to cause chaos amongst even the savviest rooms. Caught up between belly laughs and lingering giggles, blank faces watch as their friends wipe away … Continue reading “I thrive on chaos” | Eryn Tett on forging her own chaotic path through the comedy scene and finding her audience

“It can cause pain, be terrifying but it’s wonderfully delicious at the same time” | Rebekka Turner on channelling her quirks into Bex’s Chainsaw Moussaka

Tell us about your show, Bex's Chainsaw Moussaka.   I’ve always been interested in doing a show that was more creative and which didn’t rely on a big ‘moral message’ or ‘ being relatable’ to sell its appeal. The stand-up in the show is separated by three characters who explore how I’ve dealt with social situations … Continue reading “It can cause pain, be terrifying but it’s wonderfully delicious at the same time” | Rebekka Turner on channelling her quirks into Bex’s Chainsaw Moussaka