{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/246b525e-24ae-578b-8975-4e6cbf3b5733/82da63af-598c-4380-80a1-c32d2539003d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"165 Charity Werk - Drama Queen","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610bc19b748075188a971e24/610bc20dc9f05900130af0c6.jpg?height=200","description":"<p dir=\"auto\">Stand-up comedian and lifelong thespian Charity Werk reflects on how a very straight high school can lead a group of young boys to explore their sexuality and gender expression - all through the magic of musical theatre.</p>\r\n<p dir=\"auto\">Charity Werk is a part-time comedian and a full time natural beauty. Making her debut as a RAW Comedy State Finalist in 2018, Charity has quickly established herself as a star on the rise. Her debut solo show \"Community Service\" was given an extended season and a nomination for 'Best Comedy' at the Melbourne Fringe. She was recently hand-picked by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to star in their month-long showcase 'The Comedy Zone'. After performing in the Brisbane and Sydney Comedy Festivals, Charity is glad to be home in Melbourne - earning an honest living, and spending it on takeaway.</p>\r\n<p>Queerstories is an LGBTQIA+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. For Queerstories event dates, visit <a href=\"http://www.maevemarsden.com/\">www.maevemarsden.com</a>, and follow <a href=\"http://facebook.com/queerstoriesaus\">Queerstories on Facebook.</a></p>\r\n<p>The new Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and&nbsp;can be purchased on <a href=\"https://www.booktopia.com.au/queerstories-maeve-marsden/prod9780733640728.html\">Booktopia.</a></p>\r\n<p>To support Queerstories, become a patron at <a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter\">www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter</a></p>\r\n<p>And for gay stuff, insomnia rant and photos of my dog Frank follow me - Maeve Marsden - on <a href=\"http://twitter.com/maevemarsden/\">Twitter</a> and <a href=\"http://instagram.com/maevegobash\">Instagram</a>.</p><p>See <a href=\"https://omnystudio.com/listener\">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p> ","author_name":"Queerstories"}