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Lisa Gatenby

Barb Chucks A Party

  • Australia

It's Barb's son's 21st birthday and someone forgot to organise the entertainment. So Barb is stepping up!

It's comedy, chit chats, party games and roaming entertainment galore. It's a mother's love trying to save her son's big day (which she paid for).

Barb is a 52-year-old divorcée (we don't mention his name) doing her best in life. She keeps her loved ones close, as well as her handbag because you can never be too careful these days. Her favourite things are Sunday coffee club with her friend Gayle and two shots of vodka before getting out of bed in the morning. 

“She had the audience eating out of her hands” - Weekend Notes

Join Barb and her son Jett for his big boy birthday bonanza. 

 

Dinner options can be pre-purchased with tickets to be served during the show. 

 

Performed by Lisa Gatenby, a comedian for all ages.

Lisa has sold out festival shows, guest hosted on Triple M radio and toured across Australia, NZ and the US. She’s opened for legends such as Dave Hughes, Dave O'Neil, Dave Thornton and more who aren’t named Dave. 

Her character Barb has been winning hearts (and Priceline giveaways) all around Melbourne, with a growing cult following. 

“Her audience interaction is the definition of engagement” - Weekend Notes

Suitable for audiences 15+

Language – occasional coarse language

Licensed venue: under 18s will only be permitted with a parent or guardian

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It's Barb's son's 21st birthday and someone forgot to organise the entertainment. So Barb is stepping up!

It's comedy, chit chats, party games and roaming entertainment galore. It's a mother's love trying to save her son's big day (which she paid for).

Barb is a 52-year-old divorcée (we don't mention his name) doing her best in life. She keeps her loved ones close, as well as her handbag because you can never be too careful these days. Her favourite things are Sunday coffee club with her friend Gayle and two shots of vodka before getting out of bed in the morning. 

“She had the audience eating out of her hands” - Weekend Notes

Join Barb and her son Jett for his big boy birthday bonanza. 

 

Dinner options can be pre-purchased with tickets to be served during the show. 

 

Performed by Lisa Gatenby, a comedian for all ages.

Lisa has sold out festival shows, guest hosted on Triple M radio and toured across Australia, NZ and the US. She’s opened for legends such as Dave Hughes, Dave O'Neil, Dave Thornton and more who aren’t named Dave. 

Her character Barb has been winning hearts (and Priceline giveaways) all around Melbourne, with a growing cult following. 

“Her audience interaction is the definition of engagement” - Weekend Notes

Suitable for audiences 15+

Language – occasional coarse language

Licensed venue: under 18s will only be permitted with a parent or guardian

Back to Listings

Before and after the show

Make a night of it at the Festival Club!

Your very own late-night treat for laughs and letting loose on the dance floor.

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Eat, drink, laugh. Repeat.

Our Drinking & Dining Partners have got you covered for your pre-show dinner or post-show nightcap!

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