Mel McGlensey is a Melbourne-based writer, artist and clown. Her current show, Mel McGlensey is MOTORBOAT, won the Best Comedy overall award at Adelaide Fringe and was a Golden Gibbo Nominee at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024. Her work often revolves around ideas about politics, satire, body positivity, improvisation, feminism and play.
Mel McGlensey is MOTORBOAT
About this event
Batten down the hatches and seal your porthole! It’s time for the silliest, most outrageous, naughty and nautical show ever made about someone who is part boat, part woman... and full clown. Come with Motorboat on a sea voyage of self-discovery and stupidity.
*WINNER: Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe 2024*
WINNER: Hollywood Fringe Tour Award 2024
NOMINEE: Golden Gibbo Award Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024
Directed by Sharnema Nougar. Design consultation by Douglas Wilson. Sound design Max Paton. Tech/Captain Daddy by Conk Dariol.
‘Imagine a female Benny Hill, delightfully titillating while masterfully clowning, and smiling complicitly.’ ★★★★ Clothesline Mag
‘Delightfully bizarre... a fresh and fearless brand of physical comedy.’ ★★★★ The List
‘A voice of wonder.’ ★★★★★ Corr Blimey
Presented by:
Hey Dowling