Winner 1999 BBC New Comedy Award
Winner Best Newcomer Award 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Nominee Edinburgh Comedy Award 2010, 2011 & 2012
"After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary", said Lola Olufemi.
This thought inspires Josie Long’s brand-new hour of stand-up infused with humanity, compassion and probably some brief political rants.
The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies) returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland and loving the world under – let’s face it – difficult circumstances.
‘The motherlode of love, joy and laughs. ★★★★’ The Guardian (UK)
‘Rowdy, brilliant, sweary, beautiful, funny. ★★★★’ Chortle (UK)
‘Stunning, riotously hilarious. ★★★★★’ The Skinny (UK)
‘She’s the consummate comedian. A wonderful talent. ★★★★★’ Broadway Baby (UK)
‘Josie Long has long been a favourite…brilliantly evocative, an original and unflagging spirit. ★★★★’ The Times (UK)
‘What a delight to have Josie Long back… the perfect cure. ★★★★’ The Telegraph (UK)
Accessibility
Event Access
Buy the Auslan price type if your group requires a clear view of the Auslan Interpreter.
This show contains: Political, religious or racial themes, Occasional coarse language.
Bag searches are required as a condition of entry to Melbourne Town Hall. Patrons are discouraged from bringing bags or items that are too large to fit under a seat to events. No outside food or drink is permitted into Melbourne Town Hall, other than water or for medical reasons. There is no storage or cloaking space available at the venue.
Venue Access
The entrance to Cloak Room is via the main Swanston St entrance and is on Level 1. There are approx. 20 stairs leading up a large marble staircase and the performance space is on the right-hand side once you reach the top of the stairs.
For step-free/wheelchair access, there is a ramp on the left-hand side of the portico from street level that leads directly to a doorway on the left-hand side. A small, sloped marble ramp leads towards a foyer and at the base of the large staircase, there are lifts on the left. The lift is then taken to Level 1, which opens out into a large black and white tiled foyer. Please head through the large gilded bronze doors towards the main steps and turn left down the corridor to reach the Cloak Room.
Accessible seating is available near the entrance door to the performance space. An accessible bathroom is available on the Ground floor and on Level 3, which is accessible via the lifts.
Please see How to Book Your Ticket if you require step-free and/or wheelchair access in Cloak Room and please see a Comedy Festival Front of House staff member when you arrive at the venue.
Wheelchair access can be arranged upon arrival but venue staff will need to assist (eg. placing ramps).
Event type
Other accessible and inclusive event
For bookings and information on specific access and transport.
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