An ambitious performer pursued success from childhood competitiveness through drama school, then transitioned to standup and committed fully to comedy. The performer gigged relentlessly, sometimes six nights a week, performing at clubs, art centres, theatres and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for six years. Gradual success brought bigger bookings, TV and international shows, and a sense of hitting a stride. The pandemic halted work and revealed an unexpected love of home life, family time and domestic comforts, easing anxiety. When live events resumed, the performer returned to nonstop touring, podcasts and media appearances, re-embracing the previous exhaustive hustle.
For as long as I can remember, I have been ambitious and desperate to prove myself. It started with a competitive spirit at school sports days, then a determination to land parts in local theatre productions, then a place at drama school. I was between acting jobs when a friend suggested I try standup. One gig and I was hooked. I quickly decided comedy was my future and I would do whatever it took to make it work.
I was always knackered, but I revelled in it, telling myself I loved the hustle. I trod the boards at comedy clubs, art centres, theatres anywhere that would have me. I performed for six years at the Edinburgh festival fringe the first two to very little fanfare (and audience numbers), but after that, things started to rev up. I was booked for bigger shows, sometimes abroad, sometimes on TV. I felt as if I was really hitting my stride.
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