Aunty Donna’s absurd rise: lessons from Australia’s biggest comedians

Melbourne comedy group Aunty Donna have just embarked on their DREM tour, which has sold out some of Australia’s biggest theatres and will take them around the globe. It’s yet another milestone for a troupe that went from Ballarat arts students to Netflix stars.

However, being in a group gave all six of them confidence, and their commitment to their future careers was unwavering. They bypassed financial stability and prepared live shows for the Melbourne Comedy Festival. These early performances gained acclaim and criticism in equal measure.