Jenny Tian – When Life Gives You Oranges
Tuesday 8 December 2026
7pm & 8.30pm
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, NEW SHOW ADDED WITH EARLY BIRD PRICES!
In late 2023, Jenny met a very handsome boy. She immediately thought they’d get married. They didn’t (phew!) Join Jenny as she unpacks one of her most character defining relationships in her signature style of storytelling.
Fresh off touring the United States, Jenny Tian is back in Australia with her new show, When Life Gives You Oranges. If she looks familiar, you may have seen Jenny on TV programs such as Taskmaster Australia or done a doom scroll through her online content.
Directed by Justin Hamilton
★★★★★ “It’s a show with a lot of heart, and even more laughs” – The Age, 2026
★★★★ Arts Hub, 2025
★★★★★ “Excitable hour of comedy.” – The Wee Review
“Comparable to a modern-day Bridget Jones, Tian’s show is a humours, relatable and entertaining night out.” – Theatre Thoughts
“If you’re a friend, fan or completely new to Tian’s style of delivery, her grab bag of anecdotes will surely leave you smiling.” – Theatre Matters
Show details:
Synopsis
Tuesday 8 December 2026
7pm & 8.30pm
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, NEW SHOW ADDED WITH EARLY BIRD PRICES!
In late 2023, Jenny met a very handsome boy. She immediately thought they’d get married. They didn’t (phew!) Join Jenny as she unpacks one of her most character defining relationships in her signature style of storytelling.
Fresh off touring the United States, Jenny Tian is back in Australia with her new show, When Life Gives You Oranges. If she looks familiar, you may have seen Jenny on TV programs such as Taskmaster Australia or done a doom scroll through her online content.
Directed by Justin Hamilton
★★★★★ “It’s a show with a lot of heart, and even more laughs” – The Age, 2026
★★★★ Arts Hub, 2025
★★★★★ “Excitable hour of comedy.” – The Wee Review
“Comparable to a modern-day Bridget Jones, Tian’s show is a humours, relatable and entertaining night out.” – Theatre Thoughts
“If you’re a friend, fan or completely new to Tian’s style of delivery, her grab bag of anecdotes will surely leave you smiling.” – Theatre Matters
Details
PRESENTED BY:
A Token Event
DURATION:
Approximately 1 hour, with no interval.
TICKET DELIVERY:
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LATECOMERS:
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WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lighting and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is not suitable for audiences aged 15 and under.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
SEATING PLAN
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