1990 Child from Wuhan: Dark and Dirty Comedy Storytelling

Loved it! Moni skillfully blends storytelling and humor while describing her experiences growing up. She tells a deeply personal tale that is both hilarious and heartwrenching, leaving you feeling truly inspired by the end of it.

Looking forward to seeing her future sets!

Me and my friends saw Moni at Fringe 2022, where one show seemed to get slightly derailed for various reasons but we cheered on for Moni who saved the day and delivered some of the funniest comedy I've seen - so we came back in 2023 as some of her biggest fans to see Child from Wuhan! It was such a good show - she is both an engaging storyteller and a great comedian who had me laughing and crying and fully invested through the whole show. Her comedy is dark but Moni is like a ray of sunshine - a very lovely and bubbly person even off-stage. I recommend Child from Wuhan but if you like her stuff then definitely see some of her other shows too!

This show was FIRE, not only because the tiny venue was boiling, but because Moni is a dedicated, excellent, and hilarious storyteller.

Starting the hour handing out flyers as makeshift fans (not me, I’m a prepared Fringe go-er and come equipped with a handheld mini fan AND rain poncho, thanks) we were then invited to leave based on a list of a list of, frankly, ridiculous prior complaints. No one budged. Obviously. We knew what we were in for.

Moni guided us expertly through the highs of dog adoption, getting herself out from under an oppressive family and the singular enjoyment of speed eating hot/dry noodles, to the true, unimaginable (for a white girl from Jersey) lows of growing up in an actual sweat shop, horrible mental health struggles (relatable) and feeding her rescue pup human diarrhoea (Mmmmhmm). I howled laughing and quietly sobbed. Then laughed again.

The hour sped by, and I didn’t end up caring that I was too hot, and the seating was too squished together (standard Fringe). Probably helped that I was singled out as the best audience member, something I will be eternally proud of! I will not be shamed for laughing too loudly!

The storytelling format of the show was different to any of the other 20 shows I’ve seen this week, which have been a real mixed bag! It was refreshing, entertaining, educational, and just so bloody great. I loved Moni’s heart wrenching, silly, eye-opening, and sometimes downright disgusting tales and cannot recommend her enough. One of my real faves of the month. 5 shiny stars from the lady in the 2nd row.

Brilliant show. Moni skillfully swings you between laughter and sadness as she tells you the story of her growing up in Wuhan and moving abroad. She clearly highlights cultural differences in a way that hits the nail in the head for many Asian diaspora. Expect dark and dirty humour. If it offends you, you're not her people.

Fantastic balance of wet humour and engaging story-telling. I hope her dog’s stomach is OK

Moni delivers her act in a nice storytelling format bringing you on a journey through her difficult upbringing in Wuhan and on to her new life in Europe. She engaged the audience with her unique descriptive and observational style. If you enjoy darker comedy, this comes highly recommended!

I first saw dark Asian Daddy and I loved the show it’s easily the best comedy show I’ve seen in the fringe for years so I knew I had to see child from wuhan also and I wasn’t disappointed taking both shows together it’s easily the best live comedy show I have ever seen , Moni has a unique way of delivering her story and taking you on a journey and making you laugh along the way I hope I can see her again as I’m definitely a fan for life

Really nice storytelling peppered with some pretty big audience laughs. Uplifting and thought-provoking while not getting too bogged down in dreariness.