Zoë Coombs Marr’s new play is a portrait ofa life in a comedy routine, ofBrianna, a stand-up comedian. This is her life: an unfortunate name, a boring childhood, slow self-realisation, a late coming out.

Coombs Marr won the Philip Parsons Young Playwright’s Award in 2011 forAnd That Was the Summer That Changed My Life. This led to the commission ofIs This Thing On?. Coombs Marr is also a stand-up comic and regular guest onDirty Laundry Live(ABC2).

Opening night is Saturday October 4. For bookings and info visitbelvoir.com.au.

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