Blake Pavey's got more time – now he needs more jokes

AFTER being told his terminal illness is no longer terminal, comedian Blake Pavey has found himself with something unexpected: time.

And with it, a whole new angle for his comedy.

Keen to ditch the doom and gloom, the 24-year-old will bring his stand-up show A Bit Scared to Geelong Arts Centre on 23 May.

Pavey, who lives with cystic fibrosis – a genetic condition that primarily affects the lungs – recently received the life-changing news that his illness is no longer considered terminal.

Rather than dwell on it, he’s turning the shift into fresh material, diving headfirst into the things that now scare him.

Blake Pavey will bring his new stand-up show A Bit Scared to the Geelong Arts Centre on 23 May. Photo: Supplied.

With more than a million followers online, Pavey has built a reputation for sharp, self-aware humour that the kind of delivery that leaves audiences in stitches.

Now, with more time on his side, Pavey is keen to make it count.

“One would be really happy with that news, however now I have to get some new material which gives me the s***s,” he joked. “Now the medication is working well, I’m going to have to live a bit longer!

“I’m looking forward to going through what’s scaring me in the news, topical things and all the rest of it. There will be a bit in there on AI and even 15 minutes of self-indulgent talk about my girlfriend.

“It’s usually something different every night, so buckle in and lets not just talk about cystic fibrosis.”

Pavey’s sophomore solo show Still Kickin’ proved a hit across Australia, clocking up 59 performances, and he has since taken his act to New Zealand and the UK. He also stars in season two of black comedy crime television series Deadloch.

Blake Pavey’s latest show dives into fear, life and everything in between. Photo: Supplied.

Despite the growing profile, he says Geelong remains a favourite stop on the tour circuit.

“It’s been five or six years of doing comedy, I don’t feel like a baby so much anymore. Everything has grown so fast,” Pavey said.

“I love coming to Geelong. I’ve been to the Sphinx a few times for gigs. It’s the best-looking pub I’ve ever been too, but the weirdest place I’ve played.

“I’ve got plenty of mates down there too, so I am keen to check out the nightlife, and maybe even get down the coast.”