Tag: Hannah Gadsby

Hannah Gadsby Australian comedian, actor, and writer Gadsby’s Netflix standup comedy special Nanette became one of the most talked about comedy specials and was met with critical acclaim for its deconstruction of more traditional standup comedy. This shift caused some to question whether to categorize Nanette as standup or not. Gadsby’s brilliantly written special provides completely unique social commentary on LGBTQ  and women’s issues as well as those of other marginalized people with soul-bearing honesty. Female standup comedians are tapping into subject matter...