Podcast appearances and mentions of bonnie davies

When it comes to spontaneous fun, Bonnie Davies likes to dive right in.

When it comes to spontaneous fun, Bonnie Davies likes to dive right in.

When it comes to spontaneous fun, Bonnie Davies likes to dive right in.

This week I had a great conversation with Perth-based comedian Bonnie Davis, who is better known for her alter ego, the comedic character Famous Sharron - who is famous for absolutely nothing at all. In this conversation, you get a really great insight into the amount of work and the process that goes into being a comedian and developing a character like Famous Sharron. We hear about the history and the development of this character and what Bonnie's been through to take her to where she is today. Now famous Sharon doesn't actually appear in this conversation, which is maybe disappointing to some of her fans, but her theme of ‘celebrate yourself really shines through in this conversation and it's really interesting to hear how Bonnie has embraced that herself. Bonnie is a lot of fun to talk to and this is fascinating conversation from a behind the scenes of being a comedian point of view. www.famoussharron.com/

Join us for a conversation with two of the creatives behind Hug The Sun, Bonnie Davies and Aaron McCann. In today's episode, Bonnie and Aaron discuss the comedy writing process, filming in two different states in Australia at the height of COVID and the inspiration behind their chaotic comedy web series. Read transcript.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

A couple of weeks ago the lads caught up with the delightful long-time listener first time caller Bonnie Davies (aka Famous Sharon). Bonnie shares her love for the pod, how it’s helped her and the importance of good habits. A real fun ep!  

Bonnie Davies is a West Australian comedian, writer, and producer. She is the founder and CEO of The Gelo Company, and as a producer she's won a bunch of awards and worked with a lot of great people and companies. But Bonnie is more famous (literally!) as her alter ego - Famous Sharron, who is very famous for nothing at all. Famous Sharron has won multiple awards and been crowned the 'Face of WA', is an Ambassador for Event Cinemas, and has lead multiple state advertising campaigns (they won awards too). On top of all that, she's even found time to write a book! I wanted to interview Bonnie not only because she makes me burst with giggles and snorts, but because she is an unconventional woman, making fabulous strides in the field of comedy and arts in Australia. And, though Famous Sharron, helps women 'become the fame they want to see in the world' and celebrate their damn fine selves!

Bonnie Davies is a West Australian comedian, writer, and producer. She is the founder and CEO of The Gelo Company, and as a producer she’s won a bunch of awards and worked with a lot of great people and companies.But Bonnie is more famous (literally!) as her alter ego – Famous Sharron, who is very famous for nothing at all. Famous Sharron has won multiple awards and been crowned the ‘Face of WA’, is an Ambassador for Event Cinemas, and has lead multiple state advertising campaigns (they won awards too). On top of all that, she’s even found time to write a book!I wanted to interview Bonnie not only because she makes me burst with giggles and snorts, but because she is an unconventional woman, making fabulous strides in the field of comedy and arts in Australia. And, though Famous Sharron, helps women 'become the fame they want to see in the world' and celebrate their damn fine selves!

All Eyes On Me is a conversation with people who perform on very different stages; from sporting fields to rock concerts, cruise ships to the national news desk… Do they get nervous? What keeps them going back for more? And does anyone actually picture their audience naked?The podcast about what to do when all eyes are on you. And things you say (and do) really matter, to real people.Hosted by Bonnie Davies & Andrea GibbsComing 10 September 2018

Interview with Bonnie Davies, who is a Perth comedian and also has an alter-ego named Famous Sharron.  We discuss: Bonnie’s Laugh Or Your Money Back show in 2011’s MICF (and only one person asking for their money back), the next show I’m High On Life, What Are You On?, growing up with parents who were youth workers, memories of people from childhood, the Open Door policy at the Davies home, people experiencing the same things over and over (eg. Not being accepted, being neglected, not allowed to be themselves, sex work and drugs), people finding that drug dealers become friends and family, the table top analogy and Dad’s emotional bank balance analogy, old habits dying hard, the importance of perseverance, a house full of love, Mum being an Environmental Warrior and Dad writing his memoirs, Dad’s observation of a community disconnect over the years, Bonnie’s involvement in community organisations, Shopkeeper Kindness, falling into the Arts, work experience at Awesome Arts, early job offers, Fellowship in the UK and figuring herself out, being back in Perth and organising comedians, the bet that started it all, Raw Comedy, kids and school pressure, looking forward to the wisdom of being 50, Famous Sharron development, wanting to be Australian and change outfits a lot, inspiration from a Brisbane drag queen, a hard Edinburgh experience, being famous for no reason, Sharron’s trip to Melbourne, celebrity after-parties, 2015 being a great year/year of hard work, comedy being bad for mental health, Facebook being a “highlights reel”, always being honest about how hard things can be, the unhelpfulness of beating ourselves up, the role of forgiveness in success, speaking to yourself the same way you would to a friend (ie, kindly), learning from hard times, metaphorically climbing Mount Everest … and then climbing back down so you can climb the next mountain, recent experiences of losing people to suicide, the importance of reaching out and talking if you’re feeling down, finding out what works for you, and a little plug for Perth Fringe in February.