Josie Long: Romance and Adventure

Last year British comedian Josie Long turned 30. Though this show begins with the tale of Long climbing Mount Kenya, addressing the romance and adventure of the title, the rest of the show is more about Long's love of social justice and the conflicts that can cause with the more privileged aspects of her life. Long hits the mark with exuberance and charm. And she is constantly breaking down the fourth wall to engage with the audience and congratulate them when they pick up on references or to goad the right response out of them when they don't automatically provide the right one. When Long talks about her desire to rail against the Tory Government but to not get bogged down by the frustration it leads to, it feels like a lesson the Australian left might need come September.