Hannah Gadsby – The Evening Muse
In The Evening Muse, Hannah Gadsby steps into something completely different – a Tonight Show-style setup at the Malthouse Theatre, complete with couches, a desk, mannequins and even an applause button telling the audience when to laugh.
Each night brings a different lineup of guests, and for this show it was Abby Wambaugh, Janty Blair, and the duo Ethel Chop and Tina Del-Twist. The format shifts between stand-up, interviews and game show, making it feel more like a live taping than a traditional comedy set.
Hannah is upfront about the goal – to have fun. They describe it as the first time in over 20 years that is their goal, pushing themselves outside their comfort zone (or at least outside the house). From stories about their New York theatre stint to their thoughts on theatre games, the honesty in how they interact with both the format and the audience is what keeps it engaging.
Each night brings a rotating mix of Trivial Pursuit challenges performed live on stage, with prizes on the line for those involved. It’s loose, a little unpredictable, and a reminder that sometimes the best nights out come from not knowing exactly what you’re going to.