Jordan Gray is fucking amazing, and she knows it. After catching her at this year’s Upfront Gala and the Great Debate, we knew we couldn’t miss her show Is It a Bird?, and holy Batman – it did not disappoint. Sharing her clever jokes for clever people, Jordan’s infectious laugh, seemingly never-ending energy, and animated storytelling made for one hell of a show.
Sharing her experiences over the years as a trans woman, Gray’s mix of musical comedy and standup had us all screaming with laughter with each delivery. From tales of being misgendered by a dog, to the real problem with Batman, Jordan covered off everything she could get her hands on.
A constant onstage prop was a red telephone booth, which we half expected her to burst out of dressed in a costume. What entailed was better than expected, with the comedian taking things just that bit further; topping the ending of any show we’ve ever seen.
As a nominee for this year’s best show at the festival, make sure you catch Jordan Gray’s Is It a Bird? at Melbourne Town Hall before she disappears from our shores.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023 Venue(s): Melb Town Hall – Powder Room Dates: Thursday 30 March – Sunday 23 April 2023 Time: Tue-Sat 9pm, Sun 8pm Tickets: $28 – $35 Bookings: comedyfestival.com.au & at the door