Geraldine Hickey

A Weight Off My Chest

I had breast reduction surgery, but they took them all. I didn’t want them, they were big and heavy and I wanted it to be easier to find clothes that would fit. I wanted to be ready to evacuate in the middle of the night and not think I would die in a fire with one arm stuck in a bra strap. I wanted to believe in the possibility of doing a handstand…without hitting myself in the face. 

Fresh from a standout 2026 festival season Geraldine Hickey is taking A Weight Off My Chest around the country. A warm, sharp and effortlessly funny new hour from one of our most beloved comedians. With the deadpan charm and storytelling brilliance that have made her a festival favourite for more than two decades, Gez turns everyday observations into huge laughs, weaving together tales of identity, relationships, birdwatching, internet outrage and the strange realities of modern life.

Critics have called the show “quietly compelling”, “a masterclass in observational wit” and proof that Hickey remains “an absolute highlight of the festival”.

Audiences are packing theatres to spend an hour in her company — and for good reason. Equal parts hilarious, thoughtful and deeply human, A Weight Off My Chest is Geraldine Hickey at her absolute best.

Invite your partner, your bestie or get the group together for a joy filled night out with Geraldine Hickey!

Geraldine Hickey is a regular on our screens, appearing on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!,  Spicks & Specks, The Cheap Seats and Have You Been Paying Attention? 

★★★★ The Age, 2026
“Hickey remains a must-see on any festival itinerary” ★★★★★ Standinginovation, 2026
“Intimate, thoughtful and consistently funny”★★★★ On The House, 2026
“Delivers laughs with effortless precision” Weekend Notes, 2026
“An hour of being made to feel like the world is a slightly funnier, slightly more honest place” Glamorazzi, 2026
“This show is like a big warm hug from your favourite (undeniably queer) aunty.” ★★★★★ Time Out, 2025