"What sets Kirsty apart is her ability to make the ordinary feel extraordinary. She has a knack for finding humour in places most wouldn’t think to look"
Australia's reigning champion of cheerful comedy, Kirsty Webeck, returns with her hilarious insights on sea creatures and the absurdity of life
In her latest comedy outing, Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures, Kirsty Webeck cements her status as one of Australia’s most loveable and reliable comedians. The show is a joyous, meandering dive into the world of ocean life—or at least, that’s what the title would have you believe. In reality, it’s a buoyant hour of storytelling, observational humour, and whimsical side-tracks that rarely follow a straight line—but always land with a laugh.
From the moment Kirsty steps on stage, she establishes a sense of comfort and trust with her audience. With a smile that could calm a nervous meerkat and a tone as friendly as a neighbour dropping off a plate of scones, she creates an environment where everyone feels welcome. There’s no risk of being picked on, even in the coveted front row. Kirsty makes it clear: she’s doing the work. No cheap shots at the crowd, no nervous side-eyes waiting to be pulled into the spotlight. “You’re safe,” she assures us—and we believe her.
Kirsty begins, as she often does, by sharing a few personal tidbits. These early stories act as a gentle stretch before the sprint, setting the pace and inviting the audience to lean in. There’s a short overlap here for anyone familiar with her set from Best Comedy Show on Earth, but the repetition doesn’t detract. Instead, it’s a testament to her skill as a comic that she can deliver the same story multiple times and still wring out fresh laughter.
Though billed as a deep dive into marine matters, the show only paddles into ocean territory a quarter of the way in. But that’s hardly a problem. The detours are part of the charm. When we do arrive at the water’s edge, Kirsty serves up an oddly satisfying blend of trivia and tales. We bounce from dolphins to sea urchins, sea horses to whales, with the occasional rogue bear making a surprising cameo. The structure is intentionally loose, and it works. Rather than a documentary-style rundown of aquatic fauna, what we get is a collection of comedy gems, each sparkling with quirky insight and delivered with impeccable timing.
What sets Kirsty apart is her ability to make the ordinary feel extraordinary. She has a knack for finding humour in places most wouldn’t think to look—whether it’s in the way sea creatures behave, or in the strangely specific ways we talk about childhood. At one point, she explores the idea of being “a lucky child”—a term that feels foreign but makes complete sense in the way she describes it. Her reflections are nostalgic, yet never overly sentimental, striking the perfect balance between heartwarming and hilarious.
Her affection for sea life is genuine, and it shows in her attention to detail. It’s clear that she’s done her homework—perhaps a bit too thoroughly, she jokes. Her dive into the internet’s endless rabbit holes of marine trivia becomes a source of comedy in itself, poking fun at how easy it is to lose hours reading about bizarre underwater creatures you never knew existed.
Importantly, Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures is comedy for everyone. It avoids edginess without becoming bland. Kirsty doesn’t touch on divisive topics—there’s no sex, no politics, no doom-and-gloom climate anxiety. She’s not here to provoke or push buttons. And yet, she also avoids the trap of being too safe or generic. Her material feels fresh and authentic, drawn from a life observed with wide-eyed wonder and told with effortless charisma.
One of the most refreshing aspects of her comedy is the way she handles identity. Kirsty is an openly queer performer, but she doesn’t let that define her comedy. It’s a part of her, not the punchline. She brings it into the show only when it’s relevant—like recounting a layover in a country where her existence might be criminalised. These moments aren’t played for shock or pity; they’re just honest reflections, seamlessly folded into her larger narrative. It’s freeing to watch a comedian who refuses to be boxed in—who can talk about sea urchins, childhood memories, and airport security with the same level of confidence and comedic precision.
The show’s structure—or lack thereof—feels deliberate. It’s not a tight, thematic arc with a moral at the end. It’s a happy wander through one comedian’s mind, with sea creatures acting as the occasional signpost. This open format gives Kirsty the space to flex her greatest strength: storytelling. Every tale is laced with wit and delivered with such natural rhythm that it feels more like a chat with a funny friend than a rehearsed performance.
In the current comedy landscape, where so many shows aim to be TED Talks in disguise, Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures is delightfully unpretentious. It doesn’t want to change your mind. It just wants to give you a good time—and it absolutely succeeds.
Kirsty Webeck has created a show that bubbles with joy and humour, full of charming digressions and surprising facts. Whether you’re a marine life enthusiast or just someone looking for an hour of pure, hearty laughter, this is a show that delivers. It’s bright, breezy, and brilliantly funny—the kind of comedy that leaves you smiling long after you’ve left the venue.
For anyone yet to see her perform, Kirsty Webeck is a sure bet. Her style is kind, her content is relatable, and her delivery is rock-solid. You don’t need to know a thing about sea creatures to enjoy this show—but you might just leave knowing more than you expected.
- Blackguard Media,
