Bangs, Bobs & Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist

Joanna easily draws you in with each character she portrays, it’s hard not to relate! She will have you crying with laughter. Loved it!

Excellent show! Very much a must see! Performance was exceptional and a very funny script. I was glad to be there.

In this sharp and funny one-woman show, a hairdresser doesn’t just style her clients—she becomes them. With each new appointment, she slips into a different persona, brilliantly capturing the quirks, voices, and stories of everyone who sits in her chair. From laugh-out-loud impressions to surprisingly touching moments, In the Chair explores identity, empathy, and the quiet power of human connection—all through the lens of a salon visit.

I loved every single second of the Bangs, Bobs and Banter: Confessions of a hairstylist by Joanna Ranelli!! This show was hilarious and creative in every way! Joanna is such a great performer and actress! From her writing, to her timing and delivery, everything was just perfect and very entertaining! I would love to see it again and I cannot wait for what she has in store for next year’s fringe!!

This show is wildly entertaining! Joanna is on point with all the characters she plays. I have seen a a couple of her shows now and Joanna is simply Impressive :) She is a 11 out of 10 !!

Joanna Ranneli is an awesome, and great at her work! This show was one to watch, and can get you off your seat laughing!! I would highly recommend anyone to see her show. Not only is amazing at her work, she is a kind, and is nice to everyone around her!

Bangs, Bobs & Banter takes you into the hair stylists salon; and guides you seamlessly through a variety of characters snapshot of their life journey. Familiarity comes with the humanity in each characters unique identity; acted out in this one woman show!! From min one you're pulled into Nikkis salon, and your most definitely along for the ride! Go see it!!

I loved this show. Joanna Rannelli was amazing as a hairdresser morphing into several different client characters each with a different accent, personality & mannerism, and yes,,, hairstyle. I brought my hairdresser and 5 friends to the show and we all could relate to the different personalities and storylines. My hairdresser said Joanna nailed it.This is a fun show. Lots of laughs. Go see it. Joanna is very talented and someone you want to watch.

It’s such a shame this show was already sold out before the festival even began—I would have loved to see it again with some of my friends! Thankfully, my daughter and I managed to get tickets for opening night, and it exceeded every expectation.

The acting, writing, and performance were absolutely fantastic. Joanna Rannelli’s portrayal of Nikki—and the lively cast of clients she embodies—is incredibly funny, brilliantly relatable, and completely captivating. Her characters felt so real and so full of life, we laughed our asses off!

Incredibly talented. Amazing job playing all those characters. This girl is IT. Really funny and well put together. Can hardly wait for the next show she does.

REALLY enjoyed “Bangs, Bobs, & Banter” at the Vancouver Fringe Festival. Engaging one person show, full of humour and proper cringe worthy moments in their recollection of clients. Worth seeing!

Energetic, engaging, funny, emotional. Well crafted story lines!

As someone who was born, raised and continue to work in this industry I can't say enough about this incredible show!! Joanna absolutely nailed the Stylist/ client relationship! So many relatable characters I couldn't pick a favourite! Entertaining for absolutely everyone no matter what industry you work in! So well written and the performance was 10/10 this show is so polished will have you engaged and feeling all the emotions from start to finish!

"Exceptional acting brings a range of distinct characters to life, each with unique personalities that enrich the narrative. A compelling and memorable performance makes this a must-watch show."

I loved this show. Joanna is a POWERHOUSE performer.

Joanna embodies the character of "Nikki", a hair-stylist who has heard (and seen!) it all. Recounting the most ridiculous, delightful, heartfelt stories of her most intriguing clients, we are taken on a whirlwind tour de farce of believable, ridiculous and real characters that all make you laugh and feel in equal measure.

Blending comedy, heart and charm, this show covers all the bases you could possibly ask for in your favourite Fringe shows.

The run is completely sold out (for good reason!) but if you're lucky, you might be able to snag a spot when they release a couple extra tickets just before the show.

Catch it if you can! You won't regret it!