First Nations Comedians Steph Tisdell and Elaine Crombie Present New Shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Yidinji comedian Steph Tisdell returns to stand-up with her show 'Fat' at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival after a four-year hiatus, focusing on body image and wellness. Yawuru/Noongar performer Elaine Crombie presents her first solo comedy hour 'Grief, Love and Lead Balloons,' addressing personal loss through humor. Both artists credit the Deadly Funny competition for launching their careers. Their performances run from March 27 to April 5 at different Melbourne venues as part of the festival, which continues until April 19.
Key facts
- Steph Tisdell's show 'Fat' explores diet culture and self-acceptance, marking her return to comedy after a break.
- Elaine Crombie's performance 'Grief, Love and Lead Balloons' deals with family loss and is her debut solo comedy production.
- Both comedians participated in Deadly Funny, a national competition for First Nations comedians founded by Jason Tamiru.
- Tisdell's show is at The Victoria Hotel Ballroom, while Crombie performs at Melbourne Town Hall Lunch Room.
- The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is in its 40th edition, running until April 19.
Entities
Artists
- Steph Tisdell
- Elaine Crombie
- Jason Tamiru
- Marcel Blanch-de Wilt
Institutions
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Deadly Funny
- The Collective
Locations
- Melbourne
- Adelaide
- South Australia