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Storyteller Sarah Kendall brings her critically acclaimed live shows to radio.

Storyteller Sarah Kendall brings her critically acclaimed trilogy of funny and moving live shows to radio.

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Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy: Series 1: Touchdown

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Storyteller Sarah Kendall performs her award-winning live solo show Touchdown.

A coming-of-age live comedy show exploring the clumsiness of adolescents and their need for friendship and love. From 2017.

"This show is a story, and our story starts at the end. My parents came to see one of my shows, and I would end this particular show by telling a story about the time I swore at a teacher..."

Starting with a short routine from her comedy club set, Sarah admits that like with most stand-up routines, it had a punchline manufactured for the sake of a joke. 

Her mum challenges her to tell everyone what really happened the day she swore at that teacher and the result is this show. 

Denied the quick fix of a fabricated punchline it is transformed into a full, honest, coming-of-age story that explores the clumsiness of adolescents, their awkward relationships, and painful need for friendship and love.

Multi-award winning storyteller Sarah Kendall brings her critically acclaimed trilogy of funny and moving, live shows to BBC Radio.   

Taking her audience on a trip, Sarah gives a unique snapshot of small-town life in Australia in the early 90s.

At a time when most people were seeing Australians through the filter of 'Home and Away' and 'Neighbours', Sarah's shows present a darker underbelly to the stereotype of the sun-loving, happy-go-lucky Aussie teenager. 

Comedic and tragic in equal measure, Sarah's tales of her teenage life blend intricate narratives with a cast of memorable characters, bringing events to life in front of your very ears. 

*Contains very strong language 

Written and performed by Sarah Kendall

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy: Series 1

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