5 Of The Best Comedy Gigs To See From Your Couch

As the old saying goes: you have to laugh, or you’ll cry, and finding comedy couldn’t be more relevant in the coronavirus crisis we find ourselves in right now. There’s a lot of doom and gloom going on in the media right now, and it’s becoming increasingly important to take care of our mental wellbeing, as well as our physical health. That’s where comedy gigs come in to save the day.

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Here are 5 comedy gigs you can see from the comfort of your self-isolated lounge room during the coronavirus crisis.

Hannah Gadsby – Nanette

Not only did Hannah Gadsby’s live comedy gig Nanette win her multiple awards, but it skyrocketed her to global stardom. In the one-hour Netflix performance, the Aussie comedian completely re-shapes traditional stand up specials by “pairing punchlines with personal revelations on gender, sexuality and childhood turmoil.”

Watch on Netflix.

Sarah Silverman – A Speck Of Dust

If a controversial giggle is what you’re after amidst the coronavirus crisis, Sarah Silverman’s Netflix special A Speck of Dust is a must. According to Netflix, Speck of Dust was Silverman’s first comedy special post a 2016 near-death health scare, and features a mix of “fun facts, sad truths and yeah-she-just-went-there moments.”

Watch on Netflix.

Chris D’Elia – Man On Fire

Remember that guy from Vine? Chris D’Elia will have you in stitches with his Netflix comedy special Man On Fire, featuring jokes about looking like a “tired eagle,” and a reconsidered appoarch to marriage, kids and buying pants for your friends. At the very least, it’ll take your mind off coronavirus.

One Night Stan

Forget coronavirus. Get double the comedy with Stan’s One Night Stan, featuring a gaggle of Aussie greats including Wil Anderson, Celia Pacquola, Judith Lucy, Tom Ballard and more. 

Watch on Stan.

Ilana Glazer – The Planet Is Burning

Ilana Glazer takes her Broad City charm to Amazon Prime with her comedy gig, The Planet Is Burning. Discussing everything from gender identity to climate change, Glazer proves that nothing is off-limits.

Watch on Amazon Prime. 

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