US performer & writer Bryn Woz brings her show ‘SMUT’ to the Assembly Roxy – The Snug. This riotous, sex-positive solo comedy, where burlesque, confession and comedy collide - brings her alter ego Entendre Entendre back, following a successful run in 2025. The show is directed by Rachel Resnik (A Drag is Born, and Clown Gym).
Washed up burlesque superstar Entendre Entendre invites audiences to the launch of her memoir, SMUT, a recounting of her many, MANY lovers. The wild, weird, and unfortunately true tales unfold through song, striptease, filthy poetry, scandalous storytelling and audience interaction.
With each story told and layer of clothing removed, bawdy burlesque gives way to something more revealing, probing sexual agency, loneliness, and the elaborate armour we construct to avoid being truly seen.
Bryn Woz (she/her) is a multidisciplinary performer, writer, and award-winning director. She has spent many years performing, producing, and directing comedy, drag, and burlesque in Los Angeles and New York, earning awards for acting, directing, and stand- up comedy. SMUT is her first solo show. It premiered with a sold-out run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Her first feature film, ‘Her Side of the Bed’, screened at several festivals. Her most recent feature, ‘Under the Influencer’, was accepted into 17 festivals worldwide, won five awards, and is currently in talks for distribution. Two of her films have screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
Bryn identifies as queer (both as a sexual orientation and, because she’s a bit of a strange bird) and has been cross-dressing since childhood, a playful influence that still appears in her work today through both masc and high-femme drag. Her very first acting job was a commercial in which she attempted to bully a child out of his lunch money, only to be immediately eaten by Godzilla.
Bryn Woz’s show ‘Smut’ will be at the Assembly Roxy – The Snug at 9.10pm, 5th – 31st August (not 18th & 25th), tickets here.
What is the last thing you do before you go onstage (apart from check your flies and/or check your knickers aren't sticking out of your skirt and check for spinach between your teeth)
Suck on a lozenge like it’s my job and I’m employee of the month. And forget all my lines. Without fail, my fight or flight goes into full force, draining every ounce of moisture from my mouth and every thought from my brain, and I just have to trust that I’ve done enough prep that my muscle memory will kick in, and once I hit the stage, it does (generally).
What irritates you?
Meanies. Seriously, think of all the energy it takes to be mean… in this economy?! Being kind is free. So if I ever see someone in the wild being unkind, I remind myself that happy people don’t act that way; they must be struggling, and I try to have some empathy for them (very Buddhist of me, I know). Or I remind myself that they’ve probably shit themselves in public before, and have a laugh.
What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done?
Probably hopped on the back of random guys’ motorcycles for a ride. Driving in my hometown (Los Angeles) is dangerous enough as is, but add random guys and motorcycles into the mix? Might as well be juggling chainsaws. Oh, and juggling chainsaws is the second most dangerous thing I’ve ever done.
What is the most stupid thing you have ever done?
Stayed in a relationship that wasn’t working because I thought “maybe this is as good as it gets.” Sometimes we stick with the devil we know for fear of what’s on the other side, but I’ve realised: everything you want is yours for the taking once you stop catering to fear.
What has surprised you the most during your career in comedy?
That comedy can be a vehicle for tenderness, vulnerability and connection. After seeing SMUT last year, audience members told me the show got them “in the feels.” One woman messaged me to say it “healed something inside of me I needed tending to.” Which is wild considering it’s the same show where I prance around in a g-string and perform a Shakespearean-style monologue called Stanky Dick and Balls. But honestly, that was always the goal. The jokes and tits and bits are all coping mechanisms and distractions we use to survive. To lure people in with the flashy stuff, then connect on a deeper emotional level? I mean, does it get much better than that?
What do your parents think of your job?
My dad thinks it’s cool and exciting. My mom thinks my work has “too much sex!!!” and it makes her uncomfortable. But she’s still proud of her little weirdo. And they’re both worried that I’ll never make a living wage and end up destitute. They’ve never said that out loud but it’s implied. Or maybe I’m projecting.
What’s the worst thing about being a comedian?
When you meet someone and they say “Oh, you’re a comedian? Tell me a joke.” The worst part about being a female comedian: the female part. I’d elaborate but I don’t have all day.
I think you are very good at what you do (that’s why I’m asking these questions). What do you think of you?
Why thanks! I’m definitely the best version of me I’ve ever been (soul-wise — my body is deteriorating). There’s always room for growth and learning, so I try to be introspective. Artistically, I enjoy what I do and think I’m good at my craft. I’ve synergized my crazy little thoughts into art that’s made people laugh and cry, so that’s validating. I’m hard on myself as well. I feel like a late bloomer, like I should have accomplished more by now, yada yada yada. But I’m kind, thoughtful, dependable, silly and I’ve got a nice fat arse, so, all in all I’d say I’m pretty cool.
How much do you earn and how much would you like to earn?
Wait… we can earn money from this??!?
How important is luck in terms of career success – have you had lucky breaks?
More like synchronicities. I wanted to do my show at Fringe last year but didn’t know how I would afford it time or money wise. Then I got laid off from my job with a healthy severance package, so I felt that was the universe saying “Go on, then.” I went to Fringe by myself, no producer, no PR, no nothing, and from endless hours of cold emailing, I somehow got Kate Copstick from The Scotsman to come to my show, and she gave me ★★★★, so as a complete unknown, going it alone, that felt quite lucky. I do believe the cliche that luck is found where opportunity meets preparation, so I’m doing my best to always be prepared!
Alan Davies has said that comedians fall into two categories - golfers and self-harmers. The former just get on with life, the latter are tortured artists. Which are you – or do you think you fit into third category?
I hate golf. Barely a sport. Although driving around a lush range in a golf cart having beers with buddies does sound nice. Maybe I’ll reconsider. I think it’s easy to be a golfer comedian if you’ve reached a certain level of success, where you can rest on your laurels a bit, thwack around a few balls. But to those still hustling and forging careers, especially those of us who put a lot of vulnerability into our work, I could see how that could look like torture to the golfers. And maybe it is. But we’d be tortured anyway, might as well channel it into art.
Who is your favourite person ever and why – not including family or friends or other comedians?
The animated fox in the titular role of Disney’s 1973 Robin Hood. He’s fit. And if animated animals don’t count as people, then Bruce Dessau, obviously.
Do you keep your drawers tidy and if not why not? (please think long and hard about this question, it's to settle an argument with my girlfriend. The future of our relationship could depend on your response).
Bruce, your girlfriend and I have chatted about this at length, and we all know it’s about much more than drawers. Let’s take it offline and leave it to the group chat, yeah?
What's something people wouldn't know about you based on your public persona?
I'm a bit of a homebody! When I'm out socializing, I'm on: gregarious, engaged; I can go to an event in a different country where I don't know anybody and make new friends. But most of the time? I'm working from home, churning over my unending to-do list, tidying, cuddling with the cat, watching TV whilst sewing or rhinestoning, wishing I was reading or writing but picking up the phone instead. Not sure if the social battery just needs more recharging these days, or if I just enjoy my own company more than I used to.
Bryn Woz’s show ‘Smut’ will be at the Assembly Roxy – The Snug at 9.10pm, 5th – 31st August (not 18th & 25th), tickets here.
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