Anisa Nandaula is one of those comedians who makes you feel like you're at a house party, chatting to a friend about the chaos of their life. Like those friends who return from vacation with the most hilarious travel stories and have workplace stories that you can't wait to break down when you see them.

 She makes the audience feel comfortable and at ease in a small space. But she's also armed with the sharp Australian tongue of banter which makes for some great laughs. Upon entering the Drama Lama space in the Rhino Room, she calls out the audience for opting not to see in the intimately close front row - "You bitches", she cries.

 After starting with some crowd work - cleverly using this to call upon later throughout the set, making running gags fluently as she goes - Nandaula dives into a journey of workplace dramas, feuding with next-door neighbours, and visiting Kenya on an African safari. She's not here to make small talk, just deliver plenty of laughs.

 Throughout, Nandaula touches on topics of generational African culture, current politics (One Nation being the current hot topic one this Fringe season), the too-laid back Australian culture, and how racist stereotypes don't just belong to white people.

I took a punt on a new name, and I'm so glad I did. I encourage you to do the same this Fringe season and maybe you'll also find the next name to watch on your Fringe Festival journey.