Tara Leigh Dowler
Cousin Tara Wukkas
25 March–5 April
The Rattlesnake Saloon
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| Tara Leigh Dowler. Photo by Alexis D Lea |
Nevertheless, she persisted. I remember Tara inviting me to see Pink Flappy Bits and I didn't see it. There's a point in festival when there just isn't enough time/energy/ability to see another show. Or it's the Survivor finale. If media miss your show, it's their loss – so keep asking. I saw Cousin Tara's Intervention Variety Hour at Melbourne Fringe last year and will now see all of her shows. It's so easy to see trusted names and people you know during MICF, but you know what you're going to see and know most of the jokes. For every trusted show you see, see an emerging voice, especially those MICFs who may challenge your assumptions about soooooo many things.
If you could see anyone (possible or impossible) in your audience, who would it be?
Kate Miller-Heidke (ooooooh or Amanda Palmer).
What is one of your favourite comedy festival memories?
2016, Lou Mapleston and I presented the first Pink Flappy Bits season at The Highlander. Despite being totally unknown, we sold out our first six shows ... then added two more. It seemed we'd tapped into a zeitgeist that really hit the sweet spot for a lot of AFAB, women and queer punters. This was perhaps the most exciting time I've had on stage. Feminist comedy felt like a comfort and a cause that would totally change my life.
Who is one of your favourite Melbourne Indie Celebratory Feminists?
Geraldine Quinn. I look up to her tremendously. She is an exceptionally talented singer performer and songwriter ... not to mention, a total badass.
What three shows are you not going miss this comedy festival?
Gillian English You're A Good Man, Dr Pirate
Annie Louey Annie Louey's Big Break
Jacqueline Mifsud Muffstud
What else could MICF stand for?
Melbourne's Intermittent Candida Fungus
GIVEAWAY COMPETITION
2 double passes to
Cousin Tara Wukkas
25 March
7.15pm
The Rattlesnake Saloon
EMAIL with COUSIN TARA COMPETITION in the subject
Closes on 20 March 2020
