Words: Calum Baxter

5 stars

People make such a big deal out of turning 30. The truth is that its just the same as turning 29. I should know, I turned 30 this year! Sarah Keyworth has had quite a year. Fresh from their win for “Most Outstanding Show” at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival it’s no surprise that their run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year is completely sold out.

Affectionately known as “Keys” by most who knew them, their show addresses their decision to have a voluntary double mastectomy and eventually broaching this decision with their mother who had gone through the same procedure years previously for very different reasons. The comic had nothing to worry about in this regard since Keys decision to go ahead with the procedure last September, on their
brother’s birthday (not intentionally that date) was met warmly with acceptance and love by family and friends. Sarah Keyworth reflects on what a blessed childhood they had and relents that on reflection some of their parents’ decisions to prevent Sarah from doing exactly what they wanted may have in fact been in their best interest after all. As well as their surprising revelation that Sarah Keyworth’s mother might have
had a much livelier and more exciting life before her kids were born than Sarah ever had given her credit for.

This is a joyous show empowering those on a similar journey touching the subject of gender dysphoria as well as their ADHD diagnosis (minus the H) and coming out as non-binary with a deft touch and sensitivity.

Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here

Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here
Monkey Barrel Comedy (MB3)
13:25
Aug 7 – 12, 17 – 25