Comedian Courtney Dawson: Raising a Teenager, Being Arrested, and How She Copes When No One Laughs
About this episode
Comedian Courtney Dawson shares her experiences as a young mother and stand-up performer, discussing her journey with Te Reo Māori and the challenges of comedy.
This week meet the fabulously hilarious comedian, Courtney Dawson. We discuss her experience as a young mum, her Te Reo Māori journey and the highs and lows of performing stand-up comedy. When her jokes bomb, she leans into it! Courtney talks Celebrity Treasure Island, I test out her work as an Agony Aunt, and how to make the most of a trip to Australia for a court hearing (hint: it involves Dreamworld). Courtney Dawson will perform at the NZ International Comedy Festival from May 1st to 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Brodie Kane
Guest: Courtney Dawson
Topics covered
- comedy
- parenting
- Te Reo Māori
- stand-up
- personal experiences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NZ International Comedy Festival, Dreamworld
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