It’s been six years since LadyNerd original flavour. My solo debut. And five years to the day-ish since its Edinburgh Fringe run. Look at us! So cold in midsummer Scotland! We were so young and full of hope! I could say that time flies, but it feels like a century ago. Edinburgh feels like a century Read more…
This is an unpublished piece but it includes what are hopefully helpful ideas in listicle form. I have been songwriting since I was a teenager. This does not make me qualified. But it does mean I’ve been thinking about it for a long time. Oh, how I loved my songs back then – back when they were Read more…
“The show doesn’t go on because it’s ready – it goes on because it’s 11.30.” – Lorne Michaels, via Tina Fey in Bossypants How do you become excellent as an artist? Is it about freedom to fail? Is it about pure, reflective practice or constant feedback? Is it about trying new things regularly or doing the same Read more…
I was recently asked, in this interview with Inside Cabaret, what cabaret is. A lot of people would probably say that cabaret is a very personal, intimate exchange of music and stories between a performer and audience. My answer was: Cabaret is… singy-sing, talky-talk, and (for the audience, mostly) drinky-drink. The rest is up to Read more…
“fascinating and extremely funny”
Glam Adelaide
“a kick-arse vocalist”
GFI Oz Comedy News
“as exceptional a writer as performer”
Crikey Curtain Call
“gumption and sass”
The West Australian
“a great voice, a fine mind and a clever way with words”
Lisa Thatcher
“warmth, quirky wit, terrific singing”
Stage Whispers
“strong vocals, fabulous stories”
Fringe Biscuit, Edinburgh
“fun, fresh, laugh-out-loud”
Aussie Theatre
“sparkly demeanour... smart and sexy”
Edinburgh Fringe Review
“unflinching enthusiasm, impeccable timing”
COSMOS
“the lady is just so talented”
Weekend Notes
