Category: Katie Lees
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Temporary – Katie’s one-woman show
Many thanks to Magda Cassidy for the following words: Temporary “Ironing boards are surfboards who gave up on their dreams. Don’t be an ironing board.” – From ‘Temporary’ by Katie Lees “Katie Lees is without a doubt an incredibly talented actress… Her jokes are laugh out loud funny and are only enhanced with a near…
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StandOUT Comedy
Performances Katie Lees performed at StandOUT Comedy in Sydney and also went as an audience member every fortnight. “Sydney’s Favourite Comedy Show every WEDNESDAY NIGHT at The Chippo Hotel. Amazing comedians performing in the cities most vibrant, energetic and friendly sunflower filled environments.” – StandOUT Comedy Tickets and showcases: here.Instagram: @standoutcomedyclub With thanks to StandOUT…
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‘Hour of Power’ – Katie & Grace comedy
‘Every Single Detail’ Sydney Comedy Festival “Katie and Grace are back with new and old tales that span their 12 year friendship. Now both over 30, Katie is a part-time sexist and Grace has realised pub trivia is a thing for your 20’s. From turbo singles stories, successful isolationships and growing wine consumption from pandemic…
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In summary, we call for…
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. We have lost a daughter, sister, family member and friend – our Katie Lees, from an adverse reaction to a provisionally approved vaccine which was not recommended or made available as the preferred vaccine for those aged under 60 until Prime Minister…
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‘One in a million’ risk
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. This is the throwaway line that diminished the deaths and suffering from AstraZeneca. We heard it parroted over and over again. It was like a mantra; if we all said it enough we might be able to hide from the tragedy of…
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When we don’t support each other…
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. We honour the memory of all those who tragically died during the pandemic and pay our deep respect to their lives lost and loved ones. We actively work towards the creation of public memorials to remember the people who died during the…
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Disenfranchised grief
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. Australia’s current government was so desperate to pitch AstraZeneca to everyone who didn’t die, that ironically, they forgot the ones who [tragically] did. By default, when sharing our loved one’s death, we are made out to be somehow responsible for the life-saving…
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The tragedy with no metaphor
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. Deaths from all causes are tragic, they are lives lost, and loved ones are left grieving. While people will acknowledge that all deaths are tragic and terrible losses, not all deaths are reported in this way. Communication and language used varies depending…
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Moral responsibility
Below is an excerpt of longer form research, which can be found here. Scott Morrison’s government ought to morally acknowledge that they forced something onto the public for the benefit of expedience, and that their decision-making process is fraught and flawed. They have a moral obligation to do this. We call for an immediate commitment…