Award-Winning Comedian Chris Ryan Brings Unfiltered Humour to Mudgee

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Chris Ryan, a dry and direct comedian with a stand-out style, is set to bring her latest show, Extreme Tenant, to Mudgee in September. The show is a personal and painfully relatable hour that explores renting in her fifties, online gardening groups gone rogue, and the modern contradictions of trying to do good while still scrolling Marketplace and buying stuff you don't need. Chris Ryan's path to comedy wasn't traditional, with a background as a journalist writing for the Moruya Examiner and Bay Post before stepping into stand-up in her late 30s.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris Ryan's show, Extreme Tenant, explores themes of renting in her fifties, online gardening groups, and modern contradictions.
  • Ryan's path to comedy was non-traditional, starting as a journalist for the Moruya Examiner and Bay Post.
  • The show highlights the importance of being present and part of something, rather than relying on short-form social media and streaming culture.
  • Chris Ryan will perform in Mudgee on Thursday, September 11, at 6pm at Roth's Wine Bar + Cellar.
  • Ryan's tour also includes a show in Bathurst.
  • Ryan has built an impressive career, with televised gala spots, YouTube specials, national tours, and a growing online audience.
  • Regional shows can be unpredictable, but when done right, they can be some of the best nights ever.

Statistics:

  • Chris Ryan is 51 years old.
  • She has been a renter again after owning a home for 21 years.
  • Ryan's show, Extreme Tenant, has a 1-hour runtime.
  • She has a growing online audience.
  • Ryan has performed at the Melbourne and Sydney Comedy Festivals.
  • The show touches on the changing world of comedy itself, shifting expectations among younger audiences.

Sources:

  • [Benjamin Palmer, via The Mudgee Guardian]
  • [Chris Ryan, via The Mudgee Guardian]