Grab it by the Short and Girlies!

Getting together in support of the Victorian AIDS Council this October, some of Australia’s finest female comedians will be appearing in The Short and Girly Comedy Gala. Staged in St Kilda’s National Theatre this event will be hosted by Rachel Berger and star Judith Lucy, Denise Scott, Cal Wilson, Sue-Ann Post, Hannah Gadsby, Claire Hooper, Monica Dullard and Ethel Chop (aka Andrea Powell). Produced by Janet A. McLeod, this event is likely to sell out fast.

Fri Oct 3, 8pm, National Theatre, Cnr Carlisle and Barkly Sts, St Kilda. Tix $55 full, $45 conc, groups 8+ $50. For bookings go to Ticketek or phone 13 28 49. For further information check out the Short and Girly myspace page

Rachel Berger will also be reprising her one woman show Hold The Pickle, in late October. Hold the Pickle sees Rachel recounting the story of her parents and exploring her heritage. After an extended, sell out season at La Mama, Rachel will be bringing the show back for four nights only at Chapel off Chapel.

Hold The Pickle, 16th -19th October. Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran Times: Thurs to Sat 8.00pm ~ Sun 6.00pm. Tickets: $30 Full, $25 Con and Grps 10+ (+ booking fee). Bookings: 8290 7000 or the Chapel off Chapel website