London-based performance artist, writer, comedian, and theatre maker Krishna Istha first became interested in stand-up comedy when they saw Zoë Coombs Marr and Hannah Gadsby perform live. Seeing them in action "changed my perspective of what stand-up was and who it is for" recalls Istha, who is part of a lineup of seven genderqueer comedians—including... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: stand-up comic Jes Tom on Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda Netflix comedy special – “I am your new queer best frenemy”
New York stand-up comic, writer, and actor Jes Tom follows a sell-out Off-Broadway run of their acclaimed solo show Less Lonely (presented by their friend Elliot Page) with a hilarious set as part of a lineup of seven genderqueer comedians in Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda. The comedy special, which was shot at London's iconic Alexandra... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: Mx. Dahlia Belle on Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda Netflix special “everyone in my generation wanted to be a punk rocker or a stand-up comic – I’ve gotten to do both, so I’m winning!”
Portland, Oregon based stand-up comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle is one of the standout performers in an extraordinary lineup of seven hilarious genderqueer comics in Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda, curated and hosted by Gadsby, filmed in front of a live audience at London's iconic Alexandra Palace last year. In October 2021, Belle wrote an open letter... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview: comedian Hannah Gadsby on Something Special “from Nanette to this show you’re witnessing someone who’s overcome trauma”
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby follows their acclaimed Netflix comedy specials Nanette and Douglas with their aptly named latest special, Hannah Gadsby: Something Special. Although they admit they're not a fan of com-coms, Gadsby's typically smart set has a "feel-good" vibe, focusing on their relationship with Jenney Shamash (also the show's producer and... Continue Reading →
Netflix Pride brings together queer performers, creators & leaders for Virtual Celebration
Netflix will mark the final day of Pride month with a virtual celebration on their Youtube Channel starting at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. Netflix Pride presented by The Most will bring together queer performers, creators, and leaders as well as celebrity allies to mark Pride 2020 and in support three LGBTQ+ organisations: OutRight Action... Continue Reading →
TV Review: Hannah Gadsby: Douglas Netflix comedy special ★★★★★
How do you define Hannah Gadsby’s comedy? It’s a question that has reared its head again and again since she hit international fame with Nanette, her 18-month tour and Netflix special, that deconstructed the building blocks of comedy to tackle the roots of trauma underneath. Is it theatre? Is it a monologue? Is it a... Continue Reading →
Netflix Is A Joke Fest to celebrate LGBTQ+ Comedy with STAND OUT
Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix’s comedy brand, is throwing a week-long festival in Los Angeles April 27th - May 3rd 2020. Netflix Is A Joke Fest promises to be a star-studded celebration of comedy with over 100 live stand-up shows and special events happening across the city, boasting appearances from the likes of Amy Schumer,... Continue Reading →
Comedy Review: Hannah Gadsby: Douglas (Royal Festival Hall, London) ★★★★★
How do you define Hannah Gadsby’s comedy? It’s a question that has reared its head again and again since she hit international fame with Nanette, her 18-month tour and Netflix special, that deconstructed the building blocks of comedy to tackle the roots of trauma underneath. Is it theatre? Is it a monologue? Is it a... Continue Reading →
