What happens when you perform comedy all over the world—and things don’t go to plan?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by Australian comedian Elena Gabrielle, who shares stories from performing across Europe, the UK, and beyond.

We talk about bad gigs, horrendous Edinburgh Fringe experiences, and what it’s like performing for different audiences around the world. Elena also opens up about grief while performing, mental health on tour, and what it takes to build a career as an independent comedian.

From wild shows in Jamaica to navigating comedy scenes in different countries, this is what really happens behind the scenes of stand-up and live performance.

If you’re into stand-up comedy, international touring, and behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is for you.

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🎟 Go see Elena live! Grab tickets here: https://www.elenagabrielle.com/Follow & find more of Elena here: https://www.instagram.com/elenagabrielle/https://www.youtube.com/elenagabriellehttps://www.tiktok.com/@realelenagabrielle🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city:https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedybit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarmFollow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy/https://www.youtube.com/@UC527D1IarywmoI5GYT74JoA

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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Introducing Elena Gabrielle
01:43 Performing for your own audience & Bad Shows
4:17 Grief while performing & mental health
07:33 How UK, European, and American audiences differ
11:39 Differences between standup & cabaret,
17:48 Horrendous Stories From Edinburgh Fringe,
22:05 Being an entrepreneurial Artist,
27:23 Staring comedy & moving to Berlin,
32:05 Wild show in Jamaica & the worst country to perform in,
40:08 Maintaining your mental health on tour & going solo,
49:29 How to approach social media & comedy in India
53:31 what is making it
59:22 Outro

Do bad gigs ever stop—even after 20+ years in comedy?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by American comedian Andy Haynes, who stopped by in Berlin during his European tour to talk about bombing on stage, bad shows, and what actually gets harder (and easier) over time in stand-up.

We talk about political comedy, opening for famous friends, finding your voice, and the reality of building a long-term career in comedy. Andy also shares some of his worst gig memories, including getting heckled by the Tea Party.

If you’re into stand-up comedy, behind-the-scenes stories, and life on the road, this episode is for you.

—🎟 Go see Andy live! Grab tickets here: https://www.imandyhaynes.com/Follow & find more of Andy here: https://www.instagram.com/imandyhaynes/https://punchup.live/andyhayneshttps://www.youtube.com/@andyhaynes🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city:https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedybit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarmFollow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy/https://www.youtube.com/@UC527D1IarywmoI5GYT74JoA

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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Introducing Andy Haynes
03:43 Bad Shows 21 Years Into Comedy?
06:53 Political Comedy, Missed Opportunities, and what hurts about a bad set
10:09 Opening/Featuring For Famous Friends with different audiences & The Political Spectrum
21:31 Finding Your Voice, and Andys Start in Comedy
27:32 Working in a structureless career & when to turn over material
34:25 Filming Comedy Central Presents On Edibles & "Making It"
43:46 Comedy in the internet age
52:42 Finding Your Audience & unwritten comedy rules
57:43 Worst Gig Memories & Getting Heckled by the Tea Party

Why do stand-up shows go completely off the rails—and why do comedians keep coming back for more?

In the first episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, comedian Dave Adams shares stories of bombing on stage, chaotic gigs, and the strange overlap between music and stand-up comedy.

We talk about:
– The last bad gig that sticks with you
– Starting stand-up and finding flow on stage
– The difference between bombing in music vs comedy
– Wedding band horror stories
– Touring, corporate gigs, and nightmare audiences
– A true comedy gig from hell
– Managing expectations as a performer

This is a podcast about what really happens in live performance—the awkward silences, drunk crowds, and the gigs you wish you could forget.

If you like stand-up comedy, behind-the-scenes stories, or life as a performer, this is for you.

New episodes every Monday.