Anna Brennan
“Stand up comedy might be seen as a very individual artform, but when it comes to learning the craft, organising shows and getting ahead in the industry, it really is a team sport,” Jodie said. “Distance makes it more challenging for rural and regional comedians starting out, and Remotely Funny bridges that gap by providing industry training, networking with established performers, and harnessing the power of the internet to deliver group shows.”
To watch the show, follow Remotely Funny here and be online at 8pm AEST on Wednesday, April 21 when the show will be streamed live. If you’re not on Facebook you can also join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89324306947 or if you don’t have internet access you can listen live by calling (07) 3185 3730 and entering meeting code 893 2430 6947.
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Who grew up in the best hometown in Queensland?
An upcoming comedy show will feature seven Queensland comedians who have been tasked with promoting their hometowns as the next big thing in tourism, or maybe they’ll just roast them instead.
Rockhampton comedian and event organiser Jodie van de Wetering organised the Remotely Funny comedy project to help regional comedians be part of a livestreamed show, given they don’t have many opportunities to perform at the bigger gigs.
“I thought if we can use that when everything’s locked down to the pandemic, could we use that as an opportunity for comedians in rural and regional areas,” she said.
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If you need a good laugh to distract you from the ârona, back to school shopping, and the harsh realisation that 2021 hasnât fixed everything 2020 broke, the Road Trippers have you covered.
Four Queensland comedians - Matt Ford, Anna Brennan, Ryan Anderson and Brendon Beltame - are hitting the road in a slightly knackered Prius to deliver fresh jokes to everyone who needs a giggle.
During the CQ leg of the trip, which starts Monday night in Yeppoon, they will be joined by local performers Tom Sayers and Jodie Van de Wetering.
In addition to her stand-up, Ms Van de Wetering has also been hard at work on her project Remotely Funny which has secured nearly $13,000 through the Regional Arts Fund to train regional Qld comics and create paid gig opportunities.