Get ready to laugh with our latest episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast! In this episode, we take a deep dive into two hilarious shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023.

First up is "The Briefing," a side-splitting send-up of right-wing politics that takes aim at both the US and Australia. American writer and comedian Melissa McGlensey transforms into right-wing blowhard Sarah Huckabee Sanders to give us a journey of absurd political theatre, partisan nonsense and dark humor. And the best part? You get the chance to join in the fun with an improvised Q&A session that's sure to leave you in stitches.

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Next up is "Be Good," a narrative sketch show that follows the story of Jan, a woman who just wants to make everyone happy, but it's making her miserable. Laura Josephine, the comedian, actor and writer behind the show, takes us on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, reminding us all to take the wheel of our own lives, even when it feels like everything is going wrong.

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About Melissa

Melissa McGlensey is an American writer (The Onion, Reductress, The Betoota Advocate) and comedian (Completely Improvised Survivor, The Big HOO-HAA!, Soothplayers). In her debut solo, she’ll show off her signature brand of comedy in a blend of improv, satire and character stand-up.

The Briefing is directed by Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall (Magma, Teleport!), who is a stand-up and sketch comedy performer who writes jokes for TV like Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell.

About Laura

Laura Josephine is a comedian, actor and writer. Her writing and performance credits include Mindful-mess (2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival), Accomplished-ish (2016 Melbourne Fringe) and Bits of Us (2015 Melbourne Fringe).

Show Timings 1:50: The Briefing by Melissa McGlensey

6:40: Breakdown of the Show

11:52: Talking to Sarah Huckabee Sanders

17:15: Laura Josephine, Be Good

22:12: About Laura

24:55: Favourite Scene from the show

*Sizzle Reel audio approved by Melbourne International Comedy Festival