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Taking an interesting, and unique, approach to her stage show, there’s something very original about (winner of Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2019) Catherine Young.

Using the Alphabetti Theatre’s space and compactibility to her advantage, Young delivers JoyBringer in the way that a punk band might if they played in a club-style venue; relentless, intense, but with the good grace to drop their performance facade from time to time in a knowing wink to the audience.

Focused on the importance of being mindful of your personal relationships, Young’s performance considers topics around the theme of joy; how do we interact with each other, how do those interactions impact us and others, and how can we lift people ‘up’ rather than bring them ‘down’. 

Delivered with a welcoming style of friendlessness, warmth and positivity, Young’s deepest quality is her ability to connect with an audience instantly and develop a ‘we’re friends having a conversation’ style of performance rather than an audience and performer style.

Sharp, witty, and with a nice edge at key moments, Joybringer is a well-crafted, well-delivered, show which owes as much to its performer as it does to its comedy scripting.  Great stuff.