In 2009, an Icelandic troupe performed an adaptation of Kafka’s Metamorphosis, as part of Tasmania’s Ten Days on the Island festival. So began my love affair with Iceland and my fascination with island culture – what brings us together and what makes us different. Iceland and Tasmania are similar in size (100 sq km vs 68 … More Two Islands
You know how I said I was only going to do stand-up once? I’ve now done more gigs than I can remember, though I still only have a small amount of tried and true material. On Thursday 26 October I sang “Groundhog Day” at a new material night. I only learned enough chords to accompany … More I will do this only once…
Stand up comedy and family violence? Hardly a match made in heaven. But on Friday 13 October, thanks to the skill of host Sally Rose McShane, an enthusiastic and generous crowd and some kick-ass comedians, we raised a significant amount of money to Share the Dignity. And I discovered that the secret to doing a … More iStandUp Against Family Violence
Apparently given enough distance, anything can be funny. Thursday 22 June wasn’t the ideal day to be doing comedy, for a number of reasons, but sometimes it’s best to spend an evening laughing. I wrote “Middle-aged Rap” on various planes as I was flying around the world on my Carpe Diem Tour, and unleashed it … More Tragedy + Time = Comedy
In May this year my younger son turned 18. I left the country the next day. Love my boys dearly, but the freedom of travelling around the world by myself for a month after 21 years of child wrangling was a treat not to be missed. The highlight was Iceland. They just do everything better. … More Carpe Diem Tour 2017
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