Jenny Wynter - Comedian, Writer, Keynote Speaker

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Nov 6, 2012

Lost Kazoos, Too Much Hairspray and Writing New Songs the Night Before a Major Gig.

Rehearsals for the Betties portion of tomorrow’s show are in full SWING! Boom boom ching. One more sleep! Tickets are selling, rehearsals are all but dunzo, the camera guys are getting the set-up sorted for the DVD filming, plus I have set myself a rather insane task of writing a NEW SONG for “An Unexpected Variety Show” today. Yes, I know. Ridiculous. I am. Absolutely ridiculous. I kinda disgust myself. Ugh. But as some of you know, there is one cover song in the show and I

Jul 9, 2012

Betty and the Betties: a Photo Gallery

We had our very first gig on the weekend and oh my word. So. Much. Fun. We sang, we strutted, we posed for umpteen photos, jumped in army jeeps where we burst into even more song, we toasted ourselves with a celebratory cheap red wine in plastic glasses backstage afterwards…short of having garters hurled at our faces from the audience, it was pretty damn epic. On a selfish note, I LOVED actually having some wondrous girlies to share the oohing and the aahing of post-gig excit

Jun 6, 2012

3 Shows to See This Week in Brisbane

We interrupt our regular programming of self-indulgent narcissism to bring you breaking news of “This Week in Brisbane!” Three incredibly talented women I have had the great pleasure of meeting in this lifetime have all got gigs happening this week in Brisvegas and I do hope if you are in the vicinity you will get yourself along! Priscilla Sutton, the brainchild behind Spare Parts. Image courtesy of spareparts2012.com 1. Thursday: Spare Parts Fundraiser at The Zoo Priscilla h

Jan 25, 2012

Things To Do With Kids in Brisbane: Get Thee To The Abbey Museum!

My little girl in a low budget ad for stranger danger? WRONG, silly! We're at the Abbey Museum! Oh YOU! Though my grandma always tells me not to tell people, lest I be suddenly the subject of some sort of medieval ages type prejudice from the sins of the forefathers, apparently our family is in possession of Viking blood. Perhaps that – or just a fondness for headwear with horns – was behind my immediate compulsion to take the kids to the Abbey Museum when I saw their adverti

Dec 8, 2011

Things to Do With Kids in Brisbane: Get Thee and Thy Brood to GOMA!

Mmmm. Colour. Sugar. In an effort to be at least mildly useful in this here life, I’m gonna occasionally be posting some stuff about, as the title suggests, “Things To Do with Kids in Brisbane.” I might as well call it “Things I Do With Kids in Brisbane.” Or rather, “Things I Have Just Done With Kids and Photographed The Living Bejinkers Out Of In Brisbane”. Or, just “Instagram. Dawwwg.” Anyhoo, in case I haven’t already told you, the might fine folks at the Queensland Art Ga

Sep 6, 2011

Win tix to this Friday’s show with BrisStyle!

The brilliant and talented (trying to think of ways to say that without sounding like a program at a school of excellence) folks over at BrisStyle are running a giveaway right now to win tix to my show this Friday! So if you wanna come along for freebles, or wanna win some to give to a loved one and/or scalp, here’s your chance, yo! (Breaking Bad reference intended. Kinda.) http://brisstyle.blogspot.com/2011/09/win-double-pass-to-unexpected-variety.html #brisbane #cabaret #wh

Sep 2, 2011

A Quick Friday Funny…

It’s a good thing I’m exhausted because otherwise I might remember to let my head fall off. SO MUCH TO DO! Only 7 sleeps til “The Unexpected Variety Show” hits Brisbane Powerhouse. I am excited, nervous and just about hitting every note in between. If you haven’t already you can get your tix here. Otherwise, see you on the other side of the weekend, folks. Have a ripper! xxx #brisbane #cartoons #funnystuff #random

Aug 29, 2011

My Show is Turning Into a School Reunion (or “Is It Possible to Drop 4 Dress Sizes in 2 weeks?

Image courtesy of ivewatchedit.com With less than two weeks to go, I’m both thrilled and terrified to note that a significant number of tix and RSVPS for the upcoming show at Brisbane Powerhouse are from folks I went to school with some fifteen + years ago. A significant number. A healthy portion of whom I have not seen in years. Don’t get me wrong, I’m utterly thrilled to feel so supported by these amazing people from my past. I’m stoked to have a home crowd to perform for.

Aug 27, 2011

New Comedy Show-Reel!

So overdue. Those of you paying extra close attention might notice that I’ve tagged this with, amongst other things, “thyroid imbalances on film.” Nuff said. I’m off to google “colon cleanse”. #demo #musicalcomedy #Improv #brisbane #selfpromotion #showreel #standup #thyroidimbalancesonfilm #comedy #comedienne #australian

Aug 8, 2011

Announcing my Solo Show at Brisbane Powerhouse September 9!

YAY! I am so pumped to finally be showing this in Brisbane. It is the fruit of YEARS of work, tears and unadulterated joy. In fact, it’s the primary reason for not going for baby number four. Namely cos this IS my baby number four! Tix aren’t released for sale until 18th August. Don’t worry, I’ll remind ya. 😉 Stoked! #musical #Improv #brisbane #characters #soloshow #brisbanepowerhouse #comedy

Jun 5, 2011

Sneak Peak Behind the Scenes Exclusive to the Internetty!

#behindthescenes #adelaide #brisbane #comedian #cabaret #adelaidecabaretfringefestival #comedy

Apr 18, 2011

Getting All Comedy Nostalgic (or “How Angelina’s Lips Will Always Be Part of My Creative

Onstage at Livewired, The Powerhouse Had a suitably lovely time tonight MCing at Livewired at the Powerhouse – I say ‘suitably’ because I feel a real connection with the room, given that it was where I really started getting my comedic ball rolling back when it started around 2006. Josh Thomas kicked it off, proceeded to MC it weekly and made a point of featuring the best emerging comedic talent in Brizzles, with special guests from all over. This was when it was in the Spark

Apr 7, 2011

Anywhere Theatre Festival: West End Comedy Cabaret May 14!

Excitement!!! #musicalcomedy #improvawesomeness #brisbane #cabaret #whatson #anywheretheatrefestival #comedy

Apr 1, 2011

April Fools Day Comedy Show tonight in West End!

So the fact we get to perform there tonight is very cool indeed. I’m a little curious (slash nervous!) about how it’s gonna run in a space that’s really designed for circus, but in some ways, having to march boldly into the unknown just seems kinda perfect given that that’s what improv is really all about. Would love to see you there – a new venue means a new reason to celebrate! And you know, with bullying, neurology appointments (for my daughter) and more, it’s been quite a

Mar 3, 2011

Comic Mummy goes Aural on You, Yo! (or “How to listen to me rabbiting on 4ZZZ”)

So many moons ago I did an interview on 4ZZZ with the lovely Fern Thompsett of the suitably faboosh ‘Waxing Lyrical’ show. Well now, the interview is online as a official podcast. Huzzah! Triumph! The world needs more cyber-noise! And noise do I give aplenty. Damn I can talk. And talk. And talk. My poor hubby. You can join him in his poorness/ear wackedness by having a little listen over here. Kudos if you do. xx *image courtesy of aboutonlinetips.com #radio #4ZZZ #brisbane #

Jan 14, 2011

A glimpse at our flood plan B

Thanks so much for the messages enquiring after our welfare this week. It seems that where we live is now well and truly past the worst of it (touch wood) and naturally, we feel extremely lucky compared to so many others. To catch you up on the week just gone for us: By far the worst day here was Tuesday. In a very surreal turn of events that morning, Tim and I both opted to take a nap while littlest did the same – only to wake up to 14 messages on my phone asking if we were

Jan 11, 2011

On the Toowoomba Flash Flood

Last night as I saw images of the post-flash flood chaos that is Toowoomba, I could not even comprehend what I was looking at. In that I couldn’t believe the magnitude of the disaster, but also I couldn’t even make out what part of the CBD I was seeing. And having been brought up in this little city on the mountain, I know T’ba like the back of my 31 year old hand. I know it. So to not know it and see it in such horrible pain was…awful. Add to this that my 8-year-old daughter

Jan 5, 2011

Web comedy shoot, Gumball Theatre and other madness this month

My heavens life is nutty. This month alone: 1. I have scored a most fabulous gig (fab in that it is completely and utterly up my alley in a very un-sordid way) shooting some comedic style online videos with my little toddler the Cass-meister! We’re off to the big smoke in a fortnight to join forces in what will hopefully be some funny onscreen collaborating. Dig! 2. I am madly preparing for the first show of the year of my favourite creation of late (namely cos it didn’t hurt

Jan 3, 2011

Improv Comedy Show this Friday!

Huzzah! So exciting – after our wonderful, gumbally launch last November, (if you haven’t seen the video you can check it out here) we’re finally back again. With BYO alcohol (and friends) and $10 tix, this really is one of the cheapest nights out in Brisbania. DETAILS: This Friday 7th January at Tribal Theatre (old Dendy) 346 George St, City “Guerilla Gumballs” up and coming talent show: 6.30pm $5 “Gumball Theatre” mainstage show: 8.00pm $10 BYO alcohol (corkage applies) BRI

Dec 12, 2010

Video from the Gumball Theatre launch!

I’ve been slogging my guts out this afternoon – you know, in a very sit down and exert no energy whatsoever kinda way – to put this little thingamijig together. It ain’t perfect, but I do like it. #Improv #brisbane #video #gumballtheatre #comedy

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