Huge news! SNL’s Amy Poehler to headline vivid 2024’s “In Conversation” series including a sneak peak at Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which is a lot of big feelings to cope with in one sentence.

The Golden Globe and Emmy winner will be part of the festival’s Ideas pillar, her first appearance in Sydney since 2015. Poehler’s not-to-be-missed In Conversation will be preceded by an exclusive 30-minute look of select scenes from the highly anticipated ‘Inside Out 2’, the sequel to Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award winning and critically acclaimed ‘Inside Out’ (2015), which sees Poehler once again voice the role of Joy.

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Poehler has built a remarkable career spanning comedy and writing and is best known for her role in the Emmy-nominated NBC comedy series ‘Parks and Recreation’. Her portrayal of Hilary Clinton during the 2008 Presidential Election on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) received widespread acclaim, leading up to her final season as the beloved co-anchor of ‘Weekend Update’.

In 2015, Poehler’s return to SNL alongside Tina Fey resulted in an Emmy win for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series”. Additionally, her literary debut ‘Yes Please’ topped the New York Times Best Sellers list in October 2014, staying there for over 23 weeks.

“In Conversation” with Amy Poehler will take place at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 27 May. Tickets are on sale now at vividsydney.com.

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