Festival of Voices

    Mamma Rosa

    Comedian & MC (TAS)

    Mamma Rosa is the brainchild (and alter-ego) of Rose Ottavi-Kokkoris, Italian born Australian, based in Hobart, Tasmania, who entered the entertainment world initially through the art of Stand Up Comedy.  

    This quickly morphed into a love of characters, clowning, improvised comedy and cabaret, and dabbled in many short films (Dish Communication, The Jelly Wrestler) as well as being an extra on the likes of Rosehaven and The Kettering Incident. 

    Rose owned and operated busy Italian-style cafe Patenella – Little Potato for four and a half years, honing in on her love of food and catering. 

    Mamma Rosa, with her culinary abilities, storytelling prowess and singing chops, combines all of Rose’s skill set in her unique ‘dinner and show’ concept (Mamma Rosa’s MastaPasta Class), and is thrilled to present her equally entertaining and raucously funny TOMBOLA NIGHT around Tasmania and Australia. 

    Be thrilled, be shocked, be tickled pink, but most of all, BE ENTERTAINED by the inimitable, Mamma Rosa; 

    She’s a cook, 

    She’s a storyteller, 

    She’s a singer,  

    She’s a sustainability legend,  

    And she’s a VERY funny lady!!! 

    A night with Mamma Rosa will be unforgettable. 

    Guaranteed.’