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All Talk

Celia Pacquola

Prime Video · 2020 · 59 min

Celia Pacquola's first special since The Looking Glass (2017). Released on Prime Video.

The set list

3 bits
  1. Two beer Celia versus six beer Celia

    Self-deprecating examination of intoxication, describing 'two beer Celia' as a confident comedy queen compared to 'six beer Celia' as a completely different proposition who politely asked her now-boyfriend for a kiss.

  2. Getting flashed by a man while out with a friend

    A personal anecdote used to address uncomfortable experiences alongside broader feminist reflections.

  3. Contemplating a potential sex tape and rappers' contribution to female empowerment

    Poking fun at herself and navigating sex and modern feminist themes.

How it plays

Tone
Deeply personal, moving, warm, honest, and joyful, balancing hilarious self-deprecation with serious mental health reflections.
On stage
Sharp, frank, deft, smart as hell, clever, warm, self-deprecatingly raw, and highly relatable.
Pace
Fast-starting with no padding or hesitation, backed by compelling physicality and intricate storytelling momentum.
About
mental health, anxiety, and depression, drinking and drunkenness, career success and public perception, #MeToo movement and female empowerment, dating and relationships

What the critics said

Universally praised as a moving, deeply personal, and hilarious show that expertly balanced vulnerable discussions of mental health with sharp, classic stand-up; hailed as the standout installment of Amazon's Australian comedy special series.

In the room: Warm, highly receptive, and intimate, creating a connection that felt like talking to a friend.

Summed up from reviews, articles and listings. Sources: themoviedb.org, bingebase.com, tv.apple.com, rivr.app, rynostv.com, farragomagazine.com, squirrelcomedy.com, iview.abc.net.au, en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, primevideo.com.

Backstory

Won the 2018 Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer and was nominated for Best Comedy Release at the 2020 ARIA Music Awards; marked a major homecoming stand-up release distributed globally via Amazon Prime Video.

Centers on Pacquola navigating professional success in 2017 while privately dealing with severe mental health issues including anxiety and depression, against the cultural backdrop of the #MeToo movement.

Details

Released
Runtime
59 min
Where
Prime Video
Director
Simon Francis
Honors
Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer (2018)ARIA Music Award nomination for Best Comedy Release (2020)
Before
The Looking Glass (2017)

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