OBSERVER: Purple is the gayest colour


Alayne Dick never forgets an insult, in fact she wrote a whole show about it. Purple is the Gayest Colour will be presented at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 26-April 6 at Tasma Terrace.
Following sold-out seasons at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival and the New Zealand Fringe Festival, Alayne is bringing her debut stand-up hour to Melbourne.
Alayne’s comedy show tells of growing up queer in rural New Zealand, reading fanfiction on dial-up internet, being a walking stereotype (a librarian with terrible eyesight who is very hot), and finally, becoming a Bunnings gay.
During her New Zealand seasons, people from Alayne’s high school came and she didn’t even feel weird about it. She also made a scissoring joke in front of her very supportive parents which Alayne says “was harrowing, but when you’re dedicated to comedy, these are the feats of bravery required”.
Performance Season: March 26 – April 6 at 7.25pm
Venue: Tasma Terrace, 4 Parliament Place, East Melbourne
Bookings: comedyfestival.com

Cheryl Threadgold