
Psych Ward Famous: Sian Smyth's Raw Comedy
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Sian Smyths Psych Ward Famous at Adelaide Fringe: A raw, hilarious journey through her chaotic past, including sex work, meth addiction, and interviewing a Liberian warlord. Despite initial nerves, Smyth delivers heavy stories with sharp humor, making it a standout sincere show.
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Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Psych Ward Famous: Sian Smyth's Raw Comedy. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
In Adelaide today, March 9th, Cian Smith is bringing her bold new comedy show, Psychward Famous, to the Adelaide French. The Australian comedian, known for appearances on tonightly with Tom Ballard, SBS Viseland, and as a grand finalist in raw comedy back in 2018, dives into her wildlife story. She's also co-hosted the comedian's guide to true crime podcast and guested on Doug Stanhoek's show. The one-woman performance on Cover Smith's chaotic past, from a tough birth and Irish family roots, to escaping a violent relationship. She shares raw tales of sex work, methodiction, and a standout moment interviewing Liberian Warlord General Buttnaked, a self-confessed cannibal. From the first Liberian Civil War, that encounter took a heavy toll on her mental health, landing her in psych wards where she once thought she was Jesus. On opening night at the mess and recreation hall inside Adelaide Gow, Smith started nervous, glancing at her notebook, and stumbling a bit. But she quickly found her
groove, delivering the heavy stories with sharp humor that had the audience hooked and laughing. The venue adds a gritty edge with its blue mood lighting and prison walls, though new hospital construction nearby makes it tricky to find. So plan. Extra time, it's strictly for adults, 18 and over, with trigger warnings for intense topics. As the season goes on, expect those first-night jitters to fade, leaving more of Smith's fearless honesty. Her mix of laughs and real talk makes this one of the friend's standouts and sear shows, well worth catching. This DNA story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.
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