Queer comedians share stories and experiences
The Making-Box comedy theatre presented an LGBTQ+ showcase this Saturday with local comedians alongside special guests Ashley Moffatt and Brandon Ash-Mohammed.
The accessible and gender-neutral show promoted support and inclusion for LGBTQ+ community members, showcasing comedians from all across the sexuality spectrum, without sparing any of them from the jokes.
The stand-up show lasted almost two hours, but never felt stale. With a full house to entertain, the Making-Box program opened with host Hayley Kellett, followed by performances from Heather Macdonald, Suzie Taka, Brandon Ash-Mohammed, Tina Kay, and headliner Ashley Moffatt. Each of the comedians performed for 10-15 minutes, providing their own outlook on day-to-day experiences and sharing their personal stories.
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Taka, for instance, shared her hilarious experience at an all-women’s gym, calling it the “closest I’ll ever get to a lesbian separatist society.”
Ashley Moffatt, meanwhile, managed to get “Angel” stuck in my head for the rest of the weekend with her pitch perfect and hilarious Shaggy impersonation.
The night had a central theme of honesty, with comedians sharing personal aspects of their lives, while making fun of themselves and encouraging the audience to do the same.
Photo by Alano Marcano