Kate Hanley Corley will compare histories of parenting while exploring her Geelong roots in her signature absurd and risqué style of comedy.
The Geelong-born and bred comedian will return to the region during the Geelong Comedy Fest with her show Eat Pray Shag about what it is like to be a woman in the 1970s to the 2000s.
“We didn’t have phones, we weren’t tracked, and our parents would send us up to the milk bar when we could barely look over the counter,” Corley said.
“I don’t think our parents thought as much about bringing up children, while there’s a lot more pressure on our generation of parents because we’ve got so much more knowledge available to us.
“It’s a complete comedy with a lot of absurd ridiculousness going on, but it also has a bit of an underlying questioning of current-day parenting methods compared to the old days.”
Corley said she was looking forward to coming back to Geelong as she had spent close to 20 years of her life in the region and still had family in the area.
“It’s lovely to be part of that growth of comedy in Geelong because everybody needs comedy, especially in today’s world,” she said.
“I find what makes me laugh is comedy that pushes boundaries, and that says things that people wouldn’t necessarily say in everyday life.
“There are quite a few comedy songs as well as stand-up…and when I’m on stage, I really like to make people laugh until they cry, and that’s my biggest thrill in performing.”
Corley will bring Eat Pray Shag to Beav’s Bar at 7.30pm on Friday 31 October.
Visit eventbrite.com.au/e/eat-pray-shag-tickets-1568515274409 for tickets.
