Don't Call Me A Wog! (An E̶t̶h̶n̶i̶c̶ Comedy Story)

Stereotypes are dumb, a gateway to crippling imposter syndrome, and a bit bloody Aussie.

Anthony Locascio spent his early life trapped in a prison of stereotypes. In Don’t Call Me A Wog he tells the story of his escape, his complex connection to his Greek and Italian roots, and his love-hate relationship with ‘wog comedy’.

Join Anthony on an audio-visual exploration of one of Australia’s foremost ethnic slurs or badges of ethnic honour, and whether you should call him
one... (don’t).

This show is both an homage to, and a subversion of, a typical 'ethnic' comedy show. It aims to show how a person's relationship with their ethnicity in Australia is a deeply personal one, which is belied by the use of stereotypes in comedy.

It is an audiovisual storytelling show, comprising musical, lighting and video/slideshow components.

Anthony Locascio will tell stories about how his Greek and Italian heritages have collided with his life from childhood, to school and university, and ultimately, to navigating a stand-up comedy career.

Anthony Locascio is one of Australian comedy’s rising stars. Blending sharp joke writing with musings on his ethnic background, he has become known for his unique storytelling style.

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