DiscoverStories From The PacificFrom growing up during Fiji's coup to the Torres Strait: How comedian Jay Wymarra flipped the comedy script
From growing up during Fiji's coup to the Torres Strait: How comedian Jay Wymarra flipped the comedy script

From growing up during Fiji's coup to the Torres Strait: How comedian Jay Wymarra flipped the comedy script

Update: 2025-05-13
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A proud Gudang/Yadaykenu and Saibai man, Jay's a hilarious comedian, fierce drag performer and self-confessed "black nerd".

Born in Townsville, raised across Canberra, Fiji, and Wollongong, Jay's comedy blends sharp wit with deep love for community.

From open mics in Cairns to the stages of Edinburgh Fringe, he uses laughter as both survival and celebration.

Whether he's serving up Reanna-Matrix, his drag alter ego, or taking aim at racism and homophobia, Jay is flipping the script — one punchline at a time.

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From growing up during Fiji's coup to the Torres Strait: How comedian Jay Wymarra flipped the comedy script

From growing up during Fiji's coup to the Torres Strait: How comedian Jay Wymarra flipped the comedy script

Australian Broadcasting Corporation