History of Hannah Gadsby in Timeline

Hannah Gadsby is an award-winning Australian comedian, writer, and actor. They rose to prominence after winning the Raw Comedy competition in 2006. Gadsby gained international recognition with their Netflix special 'Nanette' (2018), which earned them a Primetime Emmy Award and a Peabody Award.

January 12, 1978: Birth of Hannah Gadsby

Hannah Gadsby was born on January 12, 1978, at North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, Tasmania.

January 1978: Birth of Hannah Gadsby

Hannah Gadsby was born in January 1978, marking the beginning of their life journey.

1990: Hannah Gadsby Attends Smithton High School

Hannah Gadsby's educational journey began in 1990 when they attended Smithton High School.

1995: Hannah Gadsby Graduates from Smithton High School

In 1995, Hannah Gadsby graduated from Smithton High School, marking the end of their time there.

2003: Hannah Gadsby Earns Bachelor's Degree

Hannah Gadsby completed their bachelor's degree in art history and curatorship from the Australian National University in 2003.

2006: Hannah Gadsby Wins Raw Comedy Competition

In 2006, Hannah Gadsby's career took off when they won the national final of the Raw Comedy competition for new comedians.

2007: "Hannah Gadsby is Wrong and Broken" Wins Award

Hannah Gadsby's debut solo show, "Hannah Gadsby is Wrong and Broken," earned them the Best Newcomer Award at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

2008: Performance of "Meat the Musical"

Hannah Gadsby, alongside Amelia Jane Hunter, performed "Meat the Musical" at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2008.

2009: Hannah Gadsby Appears on Australian Television Shows

Hannah Gadsby made appearances on popular Australian TV shows like "Rove Live" and "Good News Week" in 2009.

2009: Hannah Gadsby Begins Comedy Art Tours

Merging their passions for comedy and art, Hannah Gadsby started presenting comedy art tours in conjunction with the National Gallery of Victoria in 2009.

2010: Hannah Gadsby Appears on "Spicks and Specks"

Hannah Gadsby joined the cast of the Australian music quiz show "Spicks and Specks" in 2010.

2010: "Hannah Gadsby Goes Domestic" Airs on ABC TV

Hannah Gadsby's documentary special, "Hannah Gadsby Goes Domestic," aired on ABC TV in 2010.

February 2011: Hannah Gadsby Joins "Adam Hills Tonight"

Hannah Gadsby became a part of the Australian ABC TV show "Adam Hills Tonight" in February 2011, contributing their comedic talents.

2011: "The NGV Story" Airs on ABC TV

Continuing their work with ABC TV, Hannah Gadsby wrote and presented "The NGV Story" in 2011.

2012: Hannah Gadsby Appears on "Agony Aunts"

Hannah Gadsby lent their wit and humor to the Australian comedy series "Agony Aunts" in 2012.

July 2013: Hannah Gadsby's Time on "Adam Hills Tonight" Concludes

After three seasons, Hannah Gadsby's run on "Adam Hills Tonight" came to an end in July 2013.

2013: Hannah Gadsby Concludes Comedy Art Tours

After a successful run, Hannah Gadsby's comedy art tours with the National Gallery of Victoria ended in 2013.

March 2014: "Hannah Gadsby's Oz" Airs on ABC

Hannah Gadsby's three-part series, "Hannah Gadsby's Oz," premiered on ABC in March 2014, exploring Australian identity.

2015: "Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown" Premieres on BBC Radio 4

Hannah Gadsby brought their unique perspective on art to BBC Radio 4 with their series "Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown" in 2015.

2015: Gender-Based Violence Declared a "National Crisis" in Australia

The Australian Federal Government declared gender-based violence a "national crisis" in 2015.

2016: Hannah Gadsby Contributes to "Please Like Me"

Hannah Gadsby's collaboration with Josh Thomas on the television series "Please Like Me" continued until 2016.

2017: ADHD and Autism Diagnosis

In 2017, Hannah Gadsby received a diagnosis of ADHD and autism.

2018: "Nanette" Receives Critical Acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes

"Nanette" continued to garner praise, receiving a perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes in 2018.

2018: Hannah Gadsby Appears on "QI" and Presents at Emmy Awards

Hannah Gadsby showcased their knowledge on the British comedy panel show "QI" and had the honor of presenting at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018.

2018: Hannah Gadsby's "Nanette" Achieves Critical Acclaim

Hannah Gadsby's groundbreaking show "Nanette" premiered on Netflix in 2018, earning them a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and a Peabody Award.

March 2019: Preview of "Douglas" in Adelaide

Hannah Gadsby's new show, "Douglas," premiered in Adelaide in March 2019.

2019: International Tour of "Douglas" Begins

Hannah Gadsby embarked on an international tour with their show "Douglas" in 2019, further solidifying their global presence.

2019: Hannah Gadsby Guests on "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend"

Hannah Gadsby joined Conan O'Brien for a conversation on his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend," in 2019.

2020: Hannah Gadsby Returns to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"

Hannah Gadsby made another appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" in 2020.

2020: "Douglas" Premieres on Netflix

The filmed version of "Douglas" was released on Netflix in 2020, allowing audiences worldwide to experience the show.

January 2021: Marriage to Jenney Shamash

Hannah Gadsby married producer Jenney Shamash in January 2021.

July 2021: Debut of "Body of Work"

July 2021 marked the beginning of Hannah Gadsby's solo show, "Body of Work," which toured Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the UK.

2021: Hannah Gadsby Receives Honorary Doctorate

In recognition of their contributions to the arts, Hannah Gadsby was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Tasmania in 2021.

March 2022: Publication of "Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation"

Hannah Gadsby published their memoir, "Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation," in March 2022, offering insights into their life and career.

March 2022: Hannah Gadsby Discusses Autism Diagnosis with The Guardian

In March 2022, Hannah Gadsby gave an interview with The Guardian where they openly discussed their autism diagnosis, raising awareness about neurodiversity.

March 2022: Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation Publication

In March 2022, Hannah Gadsby published their memoir, "Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation," which became a New York Times bestseller. The book candidly addresses Gadsby's experiences with gender-based violence, misogyny, sexual abuse, homophobia, ableism, and fatphobia.

September 2022: Hannah Gadsby Signs Multi-Title Deal with Netflix

Expanding their reach, Hannah Gadsby signed a multi-title deal with Netflix in September 2022.

2022: Netflix Announces Plans for "Body of Work" Special

Netflix announced its intention to release a recording of Hannah Gadsby's "Body of Work" tour in 2022.

April 2023: Netflix Announces "Something Special"

Netflix revealed the title of their upcoming Hannah Gadsby special, "Something Special," in April 2023.

September 2023: "It's Pablo-matic: Picasso According to Hannah Gadsby" Exhibition Opens

The Brooklyn Museum hosted "It's Pablo-matic: Picasso According to Hannah Gadsby," an exhibition curated by Gadsby, from June to September 2023. The show aimed to examine Picasso's legacy through a critical lens but received negative reviews from art critics.

February 2024: Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda Announcement

In February 2024, Hannah Gadsby announced an upcoming comedy special titled "Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda." Set to air on Netflix on March 5th, the special features seven genderqueer comics: Jes Tom, Alok, Asha Ward, Chloe Petts, DeAnne Smith, Krishna Istha, and Mx. Dahlia Belle.