Sophie Joans on AI-Proof Theatre and Unfiltered Comedy

Sophie Joans is a theatre-maker, comedian, and the kind of performer who doesn’t just toe the line — she cartwheels over it. From playing the devil in a satirical German production where Elon Musk stands in for Faust, to getting her tits out for laughs at the Armchair, Sophie’s work blurs the boundaries between clowning, comedy, and full-blown chaos.In this episode, we talk about Sophie’s recent international tour, creepy encounters in Germany, and why she believes live theatre will always be “AI-proof.” We also get into the origins of her production company Spark in the Dark, how it launched 14 shows at the National Arts Festival (7 of which won awards), and why building community beats chasing algorithms. Along the way, there are stories about Andrew Tate-inspired satire, nipple-related nicknames, and the ethics of turning exes into punchlines. Enjoy.Keep up with Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solo_joans/Check out Spark in the Dark: https://www.instagram.com/sparkinthedarksa/Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/almostperfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.