Grace Tame's unusual career move
Grace Tame, known for her tenure as Australian of the Year and her advocacy for sexual assault survivors, is adding another string to her bow that has surprised many: comedy.
The 23-year-old is making her first appearance at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival on April 10, which Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp confirmed on Monday.
“Comedy really does showcase so many people and issues,” Ms Capp said while speaking with Studio 10. “I did see Grace last week and I was actually surprised when she told me she was going to be a part of the comedy festival.
“She is somebody that has a very sharp wit, as we know.
“She has some amazing insights and I am looking forward to supporting Grace as she takes on comedy in the same amazing way that she has taken on so many other amazing roles more recently.”
Ms Tame will be joining a line-up of comedians for a show by popular political comedy podcast A Rational Fear.
The podcast, hosted by comedian Dan Ilic, tackles the news and climate change issues, and its show at the festival promises to do the same - this time with Ms Tame, Triple J’s Lewis Hobba, Gabbi Bolt from The Chaser, DJ Andrew McClelland, and comedians Dane Simpson and Alice Fraser.
and in her first ever comedy spot, @TamePunk.
Funny, top shelf, rabble-rousery.
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— A Rational Fear (@ARationalFear) March 6, 2022
The appearance comes as an unexpected move from Ms Tame, who has spent recent years focused on her advocacy work.
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford told 6PR her comedy appearance was a “pretty big deal”, but that he expected she wouldn’t be speaking about her advocacy at the event.
“She’s highly intelligent,” he said.
“I’m imagining that her comedy is not going to involve the horrible serious subject that she’s so devoted to, which is about protecting children.
“I can’t imagine that is going to be part of the routine, but good luck to her.”
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