To the disappointment of tiger mothers worldwide, Sydney comedian Jennifer Wong gleefully presents her first solo stand-up show from the bottom of her heart and the middle of her frontal lobes.
Armed with a head full of fiction, five years’ book-selling experience, and a first aid certificate, Jennifer stars in The Battle Hymn of the Swan Luck Club at the Fusebox @ The Factory from September 14 to 24.
Directed by Anna Bateman, it is the story of how a bookish comedian fought fiction with first aid. It is a show with jokes, disobedience and CPR and is a part of the Sydney Fringe Festival.
Off stage, Jennifer has written for Good News Week, worked on Rove, and is currently a researcher on Ten’s Can of Worms.
Battle Hymn of the Swan Luck Club officially opens on Wednesday September 14.
Subsequent performances are on September 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24, all starting at 7pm.
Tickets are $18/$22 and can be purchased online at www.thesydneyfringe.com.au or www.thefactorytheatre.com.au (02 9550 3666)
For more information: www.thesydneyfringe.com.au or www.jenniferwong.com.au
Armed with a head full of fiction, five years’ book-selling experience, and a first aid certificate, Jennifer stars in The Battle Hymn of the Swan Luck Club at the Fusebox @ The Factory from September 14 to 24.
Directed by Anna Bateman, it is the story of how a bookish comedian fought fiction with first aid. It is a show with jokes, disobedience and CPR and is a part of the Sydney Fringe Festival.
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In March this year Jennifer was one of five new Australian comics selected to perform in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Comedy Zone, a festival-produced talent showcase which has launched the careers of Tom Ballard, Hannah Gadsby and Claire Hooper. In February she starred in the Asian-Australian variety show About Face produced by Annette Shun Wah at Belvoir St Theatre Downstairs. "Despite being one of the least experienced cast members, she was consistently the audience’s favourite over eight shows,’’ Shun Wah said. "Her ideas were original and fresh. She is a courageous performer and I found her a pleasure to work with. "Her performance was singled out for praise by various invited guests including four festival directors and an interstate theatrical director.’’ Pop idol Jessica Mauboy and Sydney Festival Director Lindy Hulme were among the many to sing Wong’s praises. "Brilliant! She made me laugh a lot,’’ Hulme said. "Smart wordplay, elegant cheek,’’ was how one critic summed up her performance. |
Battle Hymn of the Swan Luck Club officially opens on Wednesday September 14.
Subsequent performances are on September 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24, all starting at 7pm.
Tickets are $18/$22 and can be purchased online at www.thesydneyfringe.com.au or www.thefactorytheatre.com.au (02 9550 3666)
For more information: www.thesydneyfringe.com.au or www.jenniferwong.com.au
For extra information or interviews contact: Kathryn Bendall: kathryn.bendall@gmail.com