The Briefing with Melissa McGlensey

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Comedy (satire, theatre)

  • Venue 139
    Assembly Roxy - Downstairs
  • 20:40
  • Aug 2-13
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United States
  • Group: Melissa McGlensey
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
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Description

Welcome to the comedy presser where you get to ask the questions! USA comedian Melissa McGlensey (The Onion, Reductress) will take you on a journey of absurd political theatre, partisan nonsense and dark humour, before giving you the right of reply in an improvised Q&A. Directed by Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall. 'Incredibly funny' **** (ArtsHub.com.au). 'If you're interested in US politics and looking for a laugh, this should be in your calendar' (Beat.com.au).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: There are 15 steps en-route to this space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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