Wagga’s comedy scene evolves from humble beginnings to a major annual festival

Wagga’s comedy scene evolves from humble beginnings to a major annual festival

The comedy scene in Wagga Wagga was almost nonexistent a decade ago. With no comedy club or regular stand-up nights in Wagga, comedian Dane Simpson and his wife decided to create a comedy scene for the region. “My wife and I had to start from scratch. It’s not like in a major city, where you […]

How Bron Lewis created her Sydney Comedy Festival show

When it comes to comedy, Bron Lewis always has a story to tell. Often speaking about teaching, motherhood, growing up in Wagga Wagga, or living in Canberra, she is always candid. In light of her upcoming shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival, New Idea sat down with the comedian to discuss how she comes up with content for her stand-up performances, her former career as a high school teacher, and what it was like working on Thank God You’re Here an…