Entertainment
20 September, 2026
Crowd roars with laughter
AWARD-winning comedian Vanessa Larry Mitchell has brought the house down at Innisfail’s Con Theatre with ‘Teardrops on My Dildo: The Endurance Edition’, a nearly two-hour marathon of unapologetic, no-holds-barred stand-up that had the packed audience roaring from start to finish.
AWARD-winning comedian Vanessa Larry Mitchell has brought the house down at Innisfail’s Con Theatre with ‘Teardrops on My Dildo: The Endurance Edition’, a nearly two-hour marathon of unapologetic, no-holds-barred stand-up that had the packed audience roaring from start to finish.
The show combined material from both of her touring productions, creating one huge evening of comedy that showcased Ms Mitchell at her sharpest.
The Con Theatre’s intimate setting proved the perfect stage for Mitchell’s trademark style, which is bold, outrageous and instantly personal.
She warmed to the crowd within minutes, thanking the wine drinkers in attendance, a fitting nod from a performer whose greatest strength is making audiences feel like they are swapping stories with an outrageously funny friend.
Much of Ms Mitchell’s material sprang from everyday life and the absurdities of modern Australia.
Relationships were a major theme, with Ms Mitchell arguing that marriage should operate more like a rental agreement that can be periodically reviewed rather than a lifelong commitment.
Her stories about online dating apps highlighted the minefield of modern romance, from awkward encounters to the surprisingly crucial role of punctuation. One misplaced comma, she argued, can derail an entire budding relationship.
Her frank discussions about women’s health and sexuality were among the night’s strongest segments, drawing some of the loudest laughs.
Ms Mitchell’s overwhelming fear of pregnancy and her comparisons between dating men and women were equally hilarious, especially her commentary on the all-too-familiar scourge of unsolicited intimate photos from male admirers.
Nostalgia also featured prominently as Ms Mitchell reflected on the supposed glory days of one’s twenties, before bills, responsibilities and bodily betrayals begin to pile up.
After a brief intermission, Ms Mitchell returned with a fresh barrage of outrageous stories where no demographic escaped scrutiny.
Her disdain for hairdresser head massages proved surprisingly relatable, as did her observations on addictive personalities.
Even the uncomfortable realities of workplace toilet visits became comedy gold as she transformed a universally avoided topic into one of the night’s most relatable moments.
Near the end of the show, Mitchell explored her idea of “opportunistic sexuality,” insisting it deserved its own category on the national census. By then, the audience was fully won over and she closed to thunderous applause.
A lively meet-and-greet followed in the foyer, complete with merchandise sales and photos.
Event volunteer and audience member Lorelei Sou said: “We had a full house and once again Mitchell had the whole auditorium in absolute stitches. The audience thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next show.”
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