Mel McGlensey is MOTORBOAT
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Batten down the hatches and seal your porthole! It’s time for the silliest, most outrageous, naughty and nautical show ever made about someone who is part boat, part woman... and full clown. Come with Motorboat on a multi-award-winning sea voyage of self-discovery, stupidity and silliness.
★★★★ “A glorious feat of clowning.” - The Age
★★★★ "A fresh and fearless brand of physical comedy." - The List
★★★★★ “If you’re looking for a late-night spectacle filled with laughs, nautical nonsense, and sheer brilliance, this is a voyage you don’t want to miss.” - Perth Happenings
WINNER: Best Comedy Overall Adelaide Fringe 24
WINNER: Hollywood Fringe Tour Award 24
WINNER: FRINGE WORLD Weekly Comedy Award 25
NOMINEE: Golden Gibbo Award Melb Int. Comedy Festival 24
Presented by: Melissa McGlensey
Mel McGlensey is a Melbourne-based writer, artist and clown. Her show Mel McGlensey is MOTORBOAT, won the Best Comedy overall award at Adelaide Fringe and was a Golden Gibbo Nominee at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024. Her new show, Mel McGlensey is NORMAL, was longlisted for the ISH Comedy Award in Best Tech at Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Her work often revolves around ideas about politics, satire, body positivity, improvisation, feminism and play. Follow her at @MelMcGlensey to keep up with her work.
Sessions
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1 Venue
The Parlour at The Pleasure Garden
Russell Square, James St, Northbridge
The Pleasure Garden can be accessed from James Street and Parker Street.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings