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One of Australia’s most successful comedic exports in recent years, the acclaimed Hannah Gadsby, has delighted fans by announcing- via Instagram, that she had tied …

By Mike Hitch One of the most influential queer artists in the U.K, Krishna Istha, is coming to Australia with their hilarious, ridiculous, new standup …

“It is time for the award for most outstanding show to be in our name to celebrate the city that inspired the growth of our festival and its outstanding artists.”

“It’s like the ‘Upside Down’ in Stranger Things except instead of demigorgons we have drag queens and wimmin’s poetry nights.”

Poking fun at criticism of her acclaimed special ‘Nanette’ from largely men, Gadsby joked, “Hashtag-not-all-men… but a lot of ’em.”

“I really thought it would divide audiences. And it just hasn’t.”

“I’m just going to give this problem the name it deserves – straight white men abusing privilege”

The Tasmanian comedian beat other nominees to win one of the highest honours in the industry worldwide.

Audiences heading along to see Gadsby in what may be her last hurrah in comedy can expect fury when it comes to the state of equality at the moment.

You can do something to make sure the plebiscite doesn’t go ahead.