Jenny Wynter - Comedian, Writer, Keynote Speaker

Obligatory Blog

My very occasionally updated thoughts that need to be expressed, and don't belong elsewhere.

Jan 5

Woodford 2022

What a wild and whimsical ride at Woodford! I am so loved up it’s ridiculous, which is lucky as my body feels like it’s been hit by a food truck and/or mystery bus. Thank you so much @woodfordfolkfestival for having us, and for all the magical folks who came to see the show, said lovely things and for those who sent us fan mail there’s a special place for you in 80s heaven. #woodfordfolkfestival #woodfordff #festival #woodt #wynterofourdiscotent #comedy #comedian #cabaret #mu

Jun 30, 2022

Thank You

In 2011, I did my very first #Fringe Festival show at #Melbourne. I knew next to nobody there, but that didn't stop me (and neither did my ignorance). With a ludicrously small amount of cash, I ventured forth with my toddler in tow, to try to make some magic happen. AND... I couldn't afford to transport my keyboard. Which, given the show is a #cabaret where I accompany myself, was quite the logistical quandary. Then two great things happened: 1) a local music store agreed to

Jan 3, 2013

Woodford Folk Festival: A Debrief!

What a week. I don’t believe I’m out of line speaking on behalf of the entire clan when I say that we’re sore, tired, high, low, socialised up, gigged out, rocked in the spaces between and now facing a house that looks like a shaken snow-globe. Such is the roller coaster marathon of wonder that is a season spent at Woodford Folk Festival! My Top 5 Personal Highlights in No Particular Order: 1. Debuting WONDERLAND! With the first EVER performance of this new show (yep, the one

Nov 15, 2012

Some pics from the final “Unexpected!”

I’m so chuffed that in the craziness of this past month, a craziness which resulted in me forgetting to even organise anybody to take still photos for the show, the kindness of strangers has reigned surpreme, by way of an audience member sending me through these rather lovely shots of last week’s show. We had a time. Auslan interpreter who rocks the casbah, Ruth Sullivan. #AnUnexpectedVarietyShow #cabaret #dvd #JudithWrightCentre

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

Nov 5, 2012

So Jen, how did the Mombiewalk go?

Everything hurts. Kicking off from the ABC Radio studios, where I chatted about this nutty plan and comedy stuff with the lovely Spencer Howson, Friday saw us spend almost 8 hours around the streets of Brisbane with a prammed-up puppet accepting gold coin donations down her gullet. We were very sensible – I had my back strapped, we factored in lots of breaks for stretching and resting and with the help of fellow comedian Damian Cosgriff, we were supplied at checkpoints with w

Oct 25, 2012

Launching tomorrow: what will it be?!

This pic of my boy makes me smile every time I see it. So….not to go all soapie cliffhanger on you, but I have to let you know: I have an incredibly exciting launch coming tomorrow. Particularly if you have any interest in any of the following: – “An Unexpected Variety Show”; – cupcakes; – Adelaide Fringe; – DVDs; – the new show I’m working on at the moment; – Betty and the Betties; – parties; and/or – lipstick. …if you’re into ALL of the above? You’re about to hit the

Oct 22, 2012

Announcing: Woodford Folk Festival!

Last Woodford, fellow comedian Liz Skitch challenged me to a Woodford day in a mumu. I think I may just do it again! Woodford is coming up faster than my anxiety at getting through the next few months/my life. But seriously, SOOOOOO thrilled to announce that not only am I coming back to perform all over every corner of this year’s Woodford Folk Festival – truly, it’s a highlight of my year, both in terms of doing gigs and the family being able to come along for the ride (they

Oct 14, 2012

Why I’m Saying Goodbye to An Unexpected Variety Show

Writing and performing An Unexpected Variety Show has been one of the hardest, most thrilling, painful and exhilarating experiences of my life. The content of the show itself forms an emotional rollercoaster, so it seems fitting that my own ride performing it, from the insecurity of launching it at the Melbourne Fringe where nobody knew who the heck I was, to the complete out of the blue delight of it winning the Cabaret Award at that same festival, to a rocking season at Ade

Sep 26, 2012

Smiling Through The Overwhelm: IT IS STILL POSSIBLE!

So… Just over four days to go, and the official tally as of tonight is: $3096.50. Meaning of course: just under 7k to raise in the next four days. Am I insane to still be thinking it is actually possible? Of course, it still requires an element of magic – however, with several significant events planned this weekend alone (cabaret, comedy, and a garage sale among them: you can click here if you’re keen on the full details) so long as they perform well & with a bit of luck on

Jul 11, 2012

Betty and the Betties: Our Very First Video!

I love these goils! I hope you do too. There’s even a bleeping blooper for ya. xxxx #bettyandthebetties #cabaret #1940s #warsongs #teneriffefestival #projects

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

Jul 6, 2012

Betty and the Betties at Teneriffe Festival Tomorrow!

Saving the world, one Song at a time! So do you remember a little while ago I introduced an all-new exciting project called Betty and the Betties? (Because that’s exactly what I’m needing, more commitments in this lifetime. I simply cannot help myself, when I get inspired by something new and shiny I am as helpless as a One Direction fan in the arms of a…member of One Direction. Note to self: research those kids’ names so you can write better OD jokes.) Anyhoo, two exciting a

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

Jun 1, 2012

Introducing…Betty and the Betties!

I’ve been so pumped about this project for ages and FINALLY I can let the cat outta the bag. Introducing: Betty and the Betties! Squee! This is a new project my sister started up – an acapella girls group with a focus on bringing a 40’s war-time style twist to some rocking Aussie contemporary classics. We’ve been meeting up in secret (love saying that as it’s the closest I’m ever gonna get to being a glamour spy-puss in this life) over the past few months and I am really stok

Apr 22, 2012

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Tour Diary: No Sleep Til Brooklyn! (Brooklyn = End of Festiv

The roller coaster is almost at its end. I am utterly exhausted in each and every way. I heard some terribly sad news today about a friend of mine from Canada who passed away suddenly a few days ago; I went into shock followed by sadness followed immediately by what I can only describe as emotional disconnection, my body/psyche knowing full well that in the midst of this insanity, I need to put any kind of “dealing” on hold until next week. I am constantly reminded that a) li

Apr 16, 2012

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Tour Diary: Lightning, Big Hair, Auslan & Kitson

If it weren’t for energy drinks and Melbourne coffee, I would be in a coma right now. Highlights of the past few days: – undoubtedly doing a guest spot in Spanzac Ballet, a late night glam rock gig at the HiFi Festival Club last night. I sang Skyhooks. I covered my poor lyric recall with a stunning lightning bolt across my face. I then proceeded to be approached by half of Melbourne’s tipsy wildlife on the walk back to the car. It was pretty damn epic. Lipstick. Is there anyt

Apr 13, 2012

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Tour Diary: Highs and Lows

I finally get why they call it "teasing". Because that shizz is NASTY. I know I sing it onstage every night, but life really is an unexpected variety show. The shows have been mostly beautiful – opening night was solid, despite a couple of tech hitches, second night just popped big-time (wish to heavens I’d had the sense to make that one my media night, as we’d sorted out some of the teething issues from the night before! My bad, I’ve learned a good lesson though!) but tonigh

Apr 8, 2012

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Tour Diary: An Unexpected (Expected) Return

Above: nice little piece in Beat Magazine. If you’re mad keen – and why wouldn’t you be? (I’M TALKING TO YOU, HUBBY-WHO-NEVER-READS-MY-PUBLICITY-WHY-WON’T-YOU-LOVE-ME-LIKE-A-ROCKSTAR?!) you can read the story here. Oh and while we’re in the plugging mood there’s also a profile piece at the moment on arts hub with me chatting about the influences of my big brother, Eddie Izzard and feeling “entitled” to success. 🙂 The last time I was in Melbourne for last year’s Melbourne Fri

Apr 5, 2012

5 Exciting Announcements!

1. The stomach bug has left the building! Huzzah! It’s at least had the courtesy to take turns between us here family members, meaning that at least one person is okay enough to man the fort while the others lie spread-eagle on any flat surface, moaning and groaning and all the rest…plus nestled itself most conveniently between last weekend’s Powerhouse shows and my upcoming season at Melbourne International Comedy Festival – I leave Saturday (AAAGGGHH!) so you know. There’s

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