The new ABC show ‘Black Comedy’ is notable in a few ways. First, it’s an Aussie comedy. Secondly, it has been created, written by and stars indigenous Aussies; making it the first all-indigenous comedy since 1973. It shouldn’t be notable, because it would be bloody great if all of those things were the norm, but it’s now taken nearly 40 years for a show of its kind to show up on our screens.
The project was started by ABC’s Indigenous Department – which launched in 2010 and has since been responsible for Redfern Now, The Gods of Wheat Street among others – who put a call out looking for “Aboriginal people who thought they were funny.”
One of the stars Aaron Fa’aoso (East West 101, The Straits), said of the new series: “Comedy has always been such a big part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Our ability to laugh at ourselves and at tough situations is what’s gotten us through 250 years. Life’s far too serious as it is to not take the piss out of yourself, or your culture.”
The first episode will air next Wednesday (5th of November) at 9:35. Synopsis: “Meet some of the lively characters including, the Tiddas – two of the most competitive, over the top gay Blackfellas; Mavis the mean-mouthed cleaning woman; the Housewives of Narromine and Deadly Dave who can fix anything.”
Trailer:
via ABC
