The BBs
Next on a festival bill: ITS Comedy Festival · Sydney, Australia · 8–15 November 2026
The BBs are Kate Ingram and Stephanie Merriman, an improv duo from Improv Theatre Sydney who play a pair of grandmothers, both called Grandma B.
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Who are The BBs?
The BBs are Kate Ingram and Stephanie Merriman, an improv duo from Improv Theatre Sydney who play a pair of grandmothers, both called Grandma B. The two were grand finalists in the theatre's Smackdown contest in 2025. Their show The BBs' Best Family Reunion treats the audience as the grandchildren who never ring, invited back for the yearly get-together to hear the old stories and keep the family customs alive, with plenty of grandmotherly advice along the way. John Glover, a stand-up comedian, joins them as the featured grandchild and provides the accompaniment. It played the Main Theatre at the 2026 ITS Comedy Festival. [1]
Where to see The BBs next
On stage and screen
- Credit · 2026The BBs' Best Family Reunion, Main Theatre, ITS Comedy Festival [1]
- Award · 2025ITS Smackdown grand finalists [1]
- Members · 2026Kate Ingram and Stephanie Merriman [1]
Who's in it
Festival history
- 2026ITS Comedy Festival, Sydney, Australia
The BBs: questions
Where can I see The BBs live?
At ITS Comedy Festival in Sydney, Australia, 8–15 November 2026.
Are The BBs stand-up?
No: they are improv, comedy made up on the spot. No two shows are the same.