Sara Barron and Jess Fuchs

Our Work in Progress series is your chance to see top comedians testing brand new material in an intimate, unpredictable setting. From household names refining their next tour to rising stars shaping breakout shows, expect fresh routines, bold ideas and big laughs. Catch tomorrow’s comedy today.

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Sara Barron: Work in Progress

Sara Barron is one of the fastest-rising comedians of her generation. Since her 2018 debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, she’s starred on shows includingLive at the Apollo(BBC),Would I Lie to You?(BBC) andFrankie Boyle’s New World Order(BBC).

A powerhouse live act, Sara has taken four critically-acclaimed stand-up hours, For Worse (2018), Enemies Closer (2019), Hard Feelings (2022) and Anything For You (2024) to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and had multiple runs in London’s Soho Theatre. Her shows have received rave reviews from publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Evening Standard and The Scotsman, and she was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Jess Fuchs: Feral (Work in Progress)

Not all those who wander are lost. Sure... but some who wander are walking slowly because they've shattered their coccyx on the Cliffs of Moher. Jess Fuchs left home to avoid her problems and returned even more broken. This debut is less an hour of stand-up, more a much-needed debrief session with your best friend. Support for Fortune Feimster, Gianmarco Soresi and Morgan Jay. 

'Finding a new comic that hits every note is a rare treat. Fuchs is so relatable and clever' ★★★★★ Theatre Thoughts Aus 

'Uproarious... had the audience continuously laughing' ★★★★ Sydney Arts Guide