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Yarnspinner/Speaker: Kel Watkins
Photo: Michael Bain
Once described as
the Eric Jolliffe of yarnspinning, Kel is based in Perth
and bring tales from Elsewhere, Mukinbudin, Remainder and points east.
(That’s the Bush and the Outback!). Twice winner of the Australian
Yarnspinning Challenge, this comedian/yarnspinner/tall-storyteller is perfect
company at dinners, conferences and seminars.
Kel's yarns about
wheat dogs, Bungarra hunting, off-farm investments and rural mishaps (including
wheat stampedes) are all very nearly true. He expertly straddles the line
between fact and fantasy, taking his audiences down a pleasurable and plausible
slope to the believably ridiculous. He can almost vouch for most of his stories!
He doesn't swear, won't offend and almost always nearly tells the truth!
Honestly, you can take him home to meet Mum.
His comedy and
yarnspinning has taken him to most parts of the world, for many audiences and to
a variety of venues. Kel has made several recordings and has had four books
published.
A quick link is to email him on kel@freightshop.com.au or phone on 0412 488131
NEXT CONCERTS: 21st June - Carnamah Town Hall
Kel's yarns and comedy are from the bush and outback of Australia and are all very nearly true. He can almost vouch for them! His performance is best suited to conferences, conventions or wherever mature audiences gather and are in need of a good belly laugh. He doesn't swear, won't offend and always tells the truth! Very nearly. Honestly, you can take him home to meet Mum.
His comedy and yarnspinning has taken him to many parts of the world, for many audiences and to a variety of venues.
Over the years he's had some publications, two recordings and won various awards. Some recordings are still available and information about them can be found here
If you are looking for a good laugh, a funny speaker, a comedian or a yarnspinner for your next event, you can find Kel here.