Josie Long is like a big warm hug. She’s effortlessly approachable and an absolute joy to watch.
From the very beginning of the show, Josie tries her very best to make the audience feel comfortable – handmade magazines are delivered by Josie to each and every audience member as they enter the room, and scurvy-preventing oranges await those who make the effort to get involved. The detachment of the darkened audience from the performer on stage is put aside – the house lights remaining on for the majority of the show. It feels less like a show and more like listening to a story told by the very best of friends.
This is a show all about the joy of trying, and the appreciation of somebody that’s just willing to put in a bit of effort. It’s a show that makes you take stock of yourself and want to take that extra step to let the world know that, goddammit, it’s alright to care about the little things.
Exploring her adventures to rural bakeries, fun fairs and her belly, Josie takes the audience through her unique view of the world and her passion for minutiae. Jumping from topic to topic with limitless energy, the twists and turns of Josie’s thoughts are endlessly fascinating.
Everything about the show is magical. Josie’s passion for the world is infectious, making you wonder why you don’t see as much joy for existence in everybody else. It makes you want to go out into the world and find breadventures of your own and try to discover all the hidden treasures of the world.
View the “comedy festival website”:http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/season/2008/show/274 for bookings and further details