2012 Edinburgh Fringe

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Following the success of her debut stand-up show, Jessica Fostekew: Luxury Tramp, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011, Jess returns this year with a gag-suffused show about brave words, new words and brave new words.

An hour of etymological japes that's as exciting as the last day of school. And have you ever wondered what words your grandkids will be using? Look no further.

This is a show about how stimulating language can be: a show that applauds those brave enough to develop new ways of saying things, and moreover, those who are not afraid to say new things, or things that are hard or scary to say.

Last year's show sold out and Jess was selected as one of The Top Ten Edinburgh Newcomers 2011 in the Independent and the 2|entertain Laughter Awards Top Ten
Jess has been performing improvised comedy and working as a comedy writer and actress since 2005. In early 2008 she hit the UK stand up circuit like a thunderbolt of joy!

In March 2012 her stand up was showcased on Stephen K Amos' new BBC Radio 4 show and she has supported Micky Flanagan and Terry Alderton on tour across the UK.

Jess is a writer on Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week and on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show and is developing various TV pilots and a radio play at present, in addition to writing set-pieces for other comedy actors.