Comedian Annisa Belonogoff will delve into the minefield of dating in the digital age when she debuts her stand-up show Dear Future Ex-Husbands to Newcastle next week for the Fringe festival.
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Based on real life experiences, the Sydney comedian and actor's show, which she is currently touring around Australia, focuses on the female logic of everything from family, friends, dating, society, coffee and bathroom antics.
"Dear Future Ex-Husbands will bring Newcastle audiences and those from afar a reflection of the dramas people face in today's digital, tinder-obsessed age. The melodrama is real," Belonogoff, who is known as Annisa B, said.
"The Australian comedy scene is really growing and Newcastle is producing some amazing talent. I can't wait to show my work here. It's a pleasure to be able to contribute to the Newcastle's comedy scene."
Belonogoff will tour her solo show to The Royal Exchange Salon Theatre on March 19, 20 and 21 as part of Newcastle Fringe.
Opening the show will be award-winning comedian Sam Menzies from The Downside Podcast. His stand-up will feature a raft of jokes and one-liners. Menzies' set will play on pressures of gender roles in today's society.
Belonogoff, a NIDA graduate and former personal trainer and body builder turned comedic actor, moved to Sydney two years ago and has been working the city's stand-up scene, creating new skits and finessing her work. Her hard work is starting to pay off and be recognised.
Her show Reality Check was voted the People's Choice at Short+Sweet Sydney.
Transforming Reality Check into a short film gained recognition from a number of industry bodies. Belonogoff became a finalist in L.A Connect Film Festival, semi-finalist in Tropfest Short film festival and received an official selection for Sydney Indie Film Festival.
"Sydney has provided a great outlet for me to develop my material, performing around venues and theatres alike to showcase my comedy," Belonogoff said.
Dear Future Ex-Husbands has already wowed audiences in Brisbane, Adelaide Fringe and sold out shows at Fringe World in Perth.
Newcastle Fringe will be her next stop before a season run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Belonogoff's Newcastle shows will begin at The Royal Exchange at 9pm. Tickets, on sale through newcastlefringe.com.au, cost $20.
