Melbourne International Comedy Festival comedian Q&A: Kimberley Lightning, Get Over It

If you like your comedy caustic, you’ll love the deliciously dark and striking tales of Kimberley Lightning.

Kimberley Lightning Melbourne Comedy Festival 2019

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

A caustic, curious and cheeky hour in a dark yet irreverent style, full of outrageously wicked jokes and stories.

What you’ve been up to since last time you were here?

Since the last MICF I did in 2017, I’ve been to America and performed in New York.

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL

The most memorable gig was a ‘comedienne’s comedy night’ where the MC has a water pistol aimed at you if you perform any crook material.

So much pressure, so much fun.

Spruik it! Who should see your show, and why?

Everyone: My fellow queers, sensitive flowers and alpha dogs. Come one, come all.

Also, newly formed couples’ comedy is a great way to really suss each other out.

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

Let the comedian in and go with them, they want to make you laugh.

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

Anne Edmonds, she’s a crack-up.

Anything Zoe Combs-Marr, she’s so disarming.

What stands out to you about Melbourne?

It’s Melbourne, the people are trying to stand out.

FAASHHUUN is off the chain!

Who or what is your comedic inspiration, and why?

I find relationships especially funny, how we relate to others we know and love, or even just like.

Serious relationships are good fodder because you have this thing you create together, you express different emotions and versions of yourself and you share unique experiences.

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

It’s a hoot!

KIMBERLEY LIGHTNING, GET OVER IT, MARCH 26-31, TASMA TERRACE 2, 6 PARLIAMENT PL. BOOK TICKETS