Welcome to Melbourne, Loretta. How does it feel to be performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival?
LikE a DreaM AnD a NiGhTmaRE. I aM loVinG MelBOUrnE BuT I aM noT liKiNg YouR PricES. HoW caN a saNDwiCH CoSt £10????? It doESN’T EvEn havE GoLD iN It.
How did you break into comedy? Was it something you worked towards, or did it ‘just happen’?
I aM a MuSiciAN WhO Is MisUNDerStoOD. CoME anD LauGH aT My PAiN.
You’re from London. Tell us what life is like over there.
LoNDoN Is gREAT BecauSE NoOnE talKs To YOU anD You caN gEt a MEaL foR £2. I MEan, IT tasTes LiKE shiT BuT IT’s cheAP, anD ThaT’s whaT I’m ALL aBOUT.
What is your show about?
It’S abOUt My liFe aND HoW InteREStiNG I aM. AbouT DrinKInG, CrYInG, LaugHinG anD PolaR BEaRs.
Is this your first time in Australia?
YeS. BuT Not My FirsT TimE WiTh aN aUStraLIaN. YoU GuYs aRe SwarMInG aRounD LonDoN lIKE BEEs oN a PicNIc. A CoLD, anGRy pICniC.
What are your thoughts on Australia? Can you make any observations on Australian culture?
YoU ADvErTISe LifE InSuranCe a LOt. AnD fuNeRAl inSuranCE a LOt. EvEryTiME I watCH TV I feEl LIke I aM goiNG to DiE.
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall – Powder Room
Dates: Previews: Thu 28 Mar-Sun 31 Mar, Season: Thu 28 Mar-Sun 21 Apr (No Mondays)
Tickets: $25.50 – $31.50
Times: Tues-Sat 8.30pm, Sun 7.30pm
Bookings: Ticketmaster, Try Bookings, Ticketek, At the door, www.comedyfestival.com.au
