Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Jason Leong, Harmful if Swallowed

There’s a doctor in the house — Dr Jason Leong has swapped his scrubs for jokes, with the aim to spread laughter among his audience.

Jason Leong, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2019

What can people expect from your show at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival?

They can expect jokes and tasteful nudity*.

*No

What have you been up to since last time you were here?

I have been working hard to make sure Melburnites get the very best of me.

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Who should see your show, and why?

Everyone! Because the Australian dollar is performing very strongly against the Malaysian ringgit. (I am from Malaysia).

What’s your No.1 tip for people coming to see a show at the comedy festival?

Come to my show.

Which other comedians/shows are you keen to see at this year’s festival, and why?

None other than Dr Jason Leong, at his show Harmful If Swallowed.

What stands out to you about Melburnians?

The obsession with gluten. It doesn’t exist, people.

Who is your comedic inspiration, and why?

George Carlin. He was way ahead of his time, and still relevant till today.

His work was timeless and timely.

Anything else you want us to know about you or your show?

I am desperate.

JASON LEONG, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, MARCH 28-APRIL 21, THE MALTHOUSE THEATRE, THE TOWER, 113 STURT ST, SOUTHBANK. BOOK TICKETS