Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special Gender Agenda platformed trans and genderqueer comedians from around the world. So who are the Australian comedians breaking the gender mould?
One of my favourite things about Hannah Gadsby 's Netflix showcase Gender Agenda was the very specific and niche ways the different comics identify themselves.
But, for some reason, this Netflix special barely made a splash in Australia. When talking to queer friends, I was surprised they hadn't heard of it. In a very non-scientific way, it confirmed a strong hunch that I've had for some time. I fell into comedy by telling an anecdote about a Brazilian wax that took an hour, after my white friend said I'd be out in 10 minutes tops.Second, I think as a community, we've built up a resistance to comedy — more specifically stand-up, and understandably so. It's easy to grow disconnected from an art form that has not only consistently made us the butt of the joke, but has found immeasurable success in doing so.
Henriksen is a comedian and theatre maker who has directed and written for other comedians' solo shows. But, finally, just like a reunion tour, they're back with their first comedy hour since 2016.Their new show explores "gender, capitalism and desirability, through a queer lens". In short, it's a show "for the outsiders, the weirdos and the curious".Maddy Weeks is a stand-out stand-up based in Melbourne, who started at the tender age of 17.
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