2011 Edinburgh Fringe

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Quirky and feisty award-winning comic, Sally-Anne Hayward, presents her third solo hour show Don't Judge Me at The Stand. With the edgy temperament of a Jack Russell, her dark observations and hilarious tales reveal the highs and lows of life. And no one is safe.

Through a wealth of bittersweet stories, Sally-Anne tells of looking forward to reaching old age so she can act exactly as she likes, and how she would quite like to go to prison - if only for a bit of a rest and maybe get another degree. Bristol based Sally-Anne describes what is really like to live in the most laid back part of the country, growing up in a village and her encounters with morris dancers.

From ex-relationships and girls schools, to the NHS and anything else that is broken and pointless, she explores our celebrity-adoring culture, with a cutting honesty and unique humour.

Sally-Anne is one of the most in-demand female MC's, warm-up acts and comics in the UK and regularly gigs throughout the country. Previously at the Edinburgh Fringe she compered the AAA Stand Up Comedy package show in 2005 and was part of the sketch show, Why the Long Faces, in 2006. Sally-Anne performed her first solo show in 2007 with Is He Funny? She returns to the Fringe this year with Don't Judge Me.

Sally-Anne recently supported Arthur Smith on his Exposed tour and has previously supported Hal Cruttenden on his national tour.

Biography

After six years as a professional stand-up, Sally-Anne returns to the Fringe for the fourth year and her second solo show. In 2004 Sally-Anne won the Holsten Pils 'Fans of Comedy' award and garnered national press (including FHM and Marie Claire). She has since proven her writing talents with four Edinburgh Fringe shows and can display the depth of material that marks out the best comic talent. An accomplished radio presenter, with stage and TV acting credentials (Absolutely Fabulous BBC, Why the Long Faces Square Donkey Productions), and various TV warm-up including Deal or No Deal Channel 4. Sally-Anne's confident persona and quick wit have rapidly made her a much sought-after host. She's a regular compere at the Glastonbury Festival, and a sought-after act on the UK comedy circuit.