Tarsh Jago - Cherub
'Cherub' is the fiercely funny and deeply personal debut solo hour from Palawa comedian Tarsh Jago. Sparked by a tweet that read, “You don’t look Aboriginal, you look like the cherub from the Pears soap,” this storytelling stand-up show dives headfirst into the absurdities of race, queerness, and identity. With wit as sharp as it is tender, Tarsh unpacks the realty of being read as angelic while navigating the realities of being Blak and queer in so-called Australia. 'Cherub' is a reckoning wrapped in punchlines — a luminous, laugh-out-loud hour that’s equal parts cheeky and confronting.
Presented by: Tarsh Jago
Tarsh Jago is a Naarm (Melbourne)-based comedian whose work brings a vibrant and unapologetic lens to the intersection of queer and First Nations identities. Known for her “sheer tenacity,” Jago first gained national attention as the runner-up in the 2023 Deadly Funny competition, a prestigious platform for emerging First Nations comedians. She has since performed in major showcases including: • Breast of the Fest (2024) MICF • Comedy Zone (2025) – part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s spotlight on rising talent • Upfront! (2025 MICF) • Mardi Gras Laugh Proud Gala 2025 - Rhys Nicholson's Gay Panic!Suitability & warnings
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Presented by: Tarsh Jago
Tarsh Jago is a Naarm (Melbourne)-based comedian whose work brings a vibrant and unapologetic lens to the intersection of queer and First Nations identities. Known for her “sheer tenacity,” Jago first gained national attention as the runner-up in the 2023 Deadly Funny competition, a prestigious platform for emerging First Nations comedians. She has since performed in major showcases including: • Breast of the Fest (2024) MICF • Comedy Zone (2025) – part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s spotlight on rising talent • Upfront! (2025 MICF) • Mardi Gras Laugh Proud Gala 2025 - Rhys Nicholson's Gay Panic!Social media
