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Sarah Roberts: Silkworm

Sarah Roberts. Credit: Raphaël Neal
Stand-up
  • 10th Apr 2025 - 8th May 2025

Following a highly acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, Sarah Roberts (as seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards) is taking her debut hour, Silkworm, out on tour in the spring, including dates in Manchester, Edinburgh, Brighton and London.

What happens when everything you thought you knew about yourself wasn't true? In Silkworm, the world's youngest, smallest, most normal comedian Sarah Roberts is finally committing to the person she's been told to hate the most: herself.

As she enters her 30s, it's time for Sarah to put to rest all the stories that she's spun for herself (and everyone else) about who she is. Did she really need double-jaw surgery? Was she Henry VIII in a past life? Why did it take her so long to come out as queer? Is it ok that she kissed a virtual replica of her cousin on The Sims video game? And most importantly, why is no one else as obsessed with Candy Crush as she is? Join Sarah as she combines her shameless, high-status delivery with her unravelling sense of self. Disclaimer: pouring endless money into a virtual sugar rush doesn't exactly lead to enlightenment, and Sarah won't be held responsible for any sudden cravings.

Dates

10 April - Grub, MANCHESTER

12 April - Monkey Barrel, EDINBURGH

14 April - Komedia, BRIGHTON

22-23 April - Soho Theatre, LONDON

8 May - The Bill Murray, LONDON

This show was also performed at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe. Listing

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