Hailing from Donnybrook, Andrea Gibbs embodies her roots and has been dubbed the ‘quintessential cousin from the country’ by The West.  As an actor, comedian, and the creative force behind Barefaced Stories—Australia’s premier platform for raw, real storytelling—Andrea has spent over a decade proving that life’s messes make the best yarns.
Her passion for storytelling took her to New York in 2010, where she trained with award-winning storyteller Margot Leitman (The Moth). Returning home, she founded Barefaced Stories, now the longest-running live storytelling show in the country. Every month, she helps everyday Aussies spill their guts on stage, turning their chaotic lives into pure gold.  From 2016 to 2024, Andrea hosted ABC Radio’s Weekends, charming listeners across the country. She’s flexed her comedic chops at the Boston Women in Comedy Festival, TEDxPerth, Women of Letters, and I’m With Her, where she played Julia Gillard. Described by The Australian as a ‘revelation,’ Andrea’s standout roles as a performer include 8 Gigabytes of Hardcore Pornography by Declan Greene (Griffin Theatre / Perth Theatre Company), Animal Farm adapted by Van Badham (Black Swan) and Hug the Sun webseries (Aunty Donna).
Andrea’s debut play, Barracking for the Umpire, produced by Black Swan State Theatre Company, put her on the map as a playwright to watch. It earned rave reviews, snagged the PAWA Award for Most Outstanding New Work in 2022, represented Australia at the 2023 Australian Theatre Festival in New York, and was remounted in 2024 for a Perth season and WA regional tour. The story is now being adapted into a feature film.
Commissioned by Black Swan State Theatre Company, her second play Carol will be staged in November as part of their 2025 season.
Whether in the writer’s chair, on stage or behind the mic, Andrea Gibbs continues to elevate storytelling in Western Australia and beyond.
