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Celeste Barber uses her physical presence to turn standard domestic gripes into theatrical performance. While her fame originally exploded through Instagram parody posts, her stand-up relies heavily on the facial contortions and clowning she developed during her acting training. She spends a good portion of the set putting on voices, pulling faces, and acting out how “hot girls” dance, proving that her appeal is as much about performance as it is about written punchlines.\n\nFilmed at the Sydney Opera House, the 2023 special captured Barber at a high point in her career, fresh off an international tour and her leading role in the Netflix series Wellmania. The material touches on her irritation with her husband, her ADHD diagnosis, the disappointment of being invited to Coachella the year it was cancelled, and the bizarre nature of celebrity sex toys. While some of the post-lockdown marriage material feels a bit familiar, her physical commitment and expressive face keep the crowd engaged.