Puberty, perimenopause and processed meat
Funny woman Harriet Moir will bring her bold and brave new solo comedy show, Just Eat the Damn Sausage, to Sherwood in May. The multi-award winning comedian is flipping the bird to the patriarchy and will talk all things puberty, periods, pregnancy, perimenopause, piss and processed meat.
Moir is based in Dunedin and has brought a few shows to Queenstown in the past – she’s the brains behind the Central Otago Whine Tour shows and has previously supported Ed Byrne and Ben Hurley. Her latest show covers themes such as solo parenting two teenage daughters, dating, and the weight of beauty standards on women.
“It’s a show essentially about all the ways in which women are made to feel shit about our bodies and beauty standards, and all that stuff,” Moir says. “I go through personal stories, anecdotes and jokes – the overwhelming feedback I get when I do the show is just how relatable it is.”
One review of the shows says “Delights those in the know, enlightens those who need to know and entertains us all.” Moir has three award-winning solo comedy shows under her belt and this show won the prestigious Best Comedy Award and the New Zealand Fringe Tour Award at the Dunedin Fringe Festival, something she’s proud of.
“You slog away for years and years at these things, and then to be recognised and to win that award has been really, really helpful. I just feel really proud – we all suffer from imposter syndrome a lot, and there’s nothing quite like preparing a new creative work in your head and writing it, putting it out into the world and having it land really well – it’s just so satisfying and so rewarding. Just knowing, leaning into being able to trust my instincts as a comic and know that I’m on the right track.”
Some of the stories include Moir’s two teenage daughters, who she says are great about it all – she does get permission to share. Occasionally they say no, but they’re mostly on board with it all.
“They’re pretty great about it all – they kind of love the fact that mum’s a comedian. I think they’re really proud of their mum.”
Feedback has been fantastic and Moir loves hearing from people who have resonated with her stories. It’s a great opportunity to grab a couple of friends, have a pre- or post-show dinner, have a drink or two and a laugh. All are welcome and Moir says guys coming along are really enjoying the show, and maybe even learning something.
“I love performing in Queenstown and I love Queenstown audiences, they’re always absolutely golden – it’s always a great show. I’m really looking forward to entertaining people in Queenstown.
Harriet Moir will bring Just Eat the Damn Sausage to Sherwood on Saturday, 9 May, with two shows at 6pm and 8pm. Tickets are $35 + booking fee and available at Try Booking. Link here.
