Ting Lim
You Pho Real?
The poster looks like Chinese propaganda, the title’s a Vietnamese pun, and I’m Chinese. None of it makes sense — and that’s kind of the point. You Pho Real is a bowl of contradictions left to simmer too long — a mix of “good intentions” that, when combined, look suspiciously like a manifesto.
It’s about juggling identities, expectations, and experiences that don’t fit. Ever had a doctor call you out for having a fat neck? Or lose weight because your dog’s fat? Exactly. Make it make sense.
It’s confusion served hot, garnished with trauma, and topped with a slice of “Is this for real?”. It’s funny until it’s not — then it’s even funnier. A series of jokes that make as much sense as the poster.
Welcome to the contradiction buffet.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ting Lim is a bold, uncompromising, and fearlessly funny stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in Brisbane. Originally from Singapore, Ting brings a unique outsider’s lens to Australian comedy, blending raw personal storytelling with sharp punchlines, dry wit, and unexpected vulnerability.
Since bursting onto the scene as a national RAW Comedy finalist, Ting has built a reputation as one of the most compelling voices in Australian stand-up. Her festival shows – Well.. This is Awkward and What I Really Think, have captivated audiences at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival and beyond, drawing praise for their emotional depth and fierce intelligence.
Ting’s honesty and command of the stage have also landed her on screen, most notably in two seasons of the hit ABC TV series Fisk, where her comedic timing and authenticity were on full display alongside some of Australia’s most celebrated talent. Ting has also participated as a guest performer on Thank God You’re Here and featured in Jimeoin’s travel series Waltzing Jimeoin.
With her roots in the immigrant experience and the awkward absurdities of life, Ting crafts comedy that is as confronting as it is cathartic. Whether she’s tackling cultural taboos, family dysfunction, or the politics of identity, she does so with deadpan charm and sharp emotional insight.
Off-stage, Ting is an emerging creative force in writing and screen development. As both a live act and a performer for the screen, she’s steadily carving out her place as one of Australia’s freshest and most original comedic talents.
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Suitable for ages 15+
Contains adult themes
Contains coarse language
Children under the age of two are not permitted; all other ages must hold a valid ticket
