Kirsty Mac ManFlu

Kirsty Mac ManFlu

 

Kirsty Mac is one of the most talked about, unique voices in Australian comedy. Appearing seemingly out of nowhere at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with her first solo show Feminazi, she quickly became the it-girl on social media.

Creating controversy and gathering new legions of fans wherever she goes, Kirsty Mac has the uncanny ability to be continually ahead of the trend.

Feminazi was all about feminism and regaining power. Invited to perform at the Gilded Balloon, for Mac's first solo show, Feminazi received rave reviews in Edinburgh in 2015.

MANFLU is all about the history of the patriarchy and the systemic history of oppression for all genders. Stories and jokes about domestic violence, pick-up artists, mens rights activists and how Kirsty Mac is beating them all at their own game. -But if you're expecting a man-hating diatribe that's only after smiles of solidarity from sisters in the audience, you're going to be disappointed'.

 

Venue: Speakeasy HQ, 522 Flinders Street
Dates: 31st March & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th of April
Time: 7.00pm
Tickets: Trybooking and at the door
Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/KCHQ

Interview with Kirsty Mac

Question: How would you describe your show, ManFlu?

Kirsty Mac: A show Manflu is 50 minutes of jokes about how I've been assaulted. I don't think men understand how many times a woman is assaulted over her lifetime. Manflu disempowers men when they feel sick. The world victim blames women when they are assaulted and abused. You know – funny topics like that.


Question: How does ManFlu differ from Feminazi?

Kirsty Mac: They are both sexist slurs. They are both said to disempower. Feminazi starts with F.

Question: How is the audience involved in the show?

Kirsty Mac: The audience is involved in my show by sitting down, having a drink and laughing. I don't do much audience work. The show is about me and what I think. I have to listen to other people opinions all day. When I perform – it's my time to shine. So STFU and laugh.


Question: Do you have any pre-show rituals?

Kirsty Mac:


My ritual is I go outside for a durry until the last person is seated. Question: Who inspired your love of comedy?

Kirsty Mac: A man who yelled under a table at a female comedian to 'show us your c*nt". I thought to myself – -If I had that microphone I would shove it up your arse (metaphorically). I started doing stand-up a week later and have been doing it since.

My favourite comedian was Joan Rivers – her early work was incredible. She did an abortion joke on t/v in the 50's. In the 50's!!


Question: What do you love about visiting the Melbourne Comedy Festival? What's next, for you?

Kirsty Mac: I live in Melbourne now. So it is way better doing the festival cos I'm already paying rent here. The best part about the Melbourne Festival is the people. The audiences in Melbourne are progressive. My work is progressive. Swipe right.

Interview by Brooke Hunter