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'Mary Bourke: Who Cares?' coming to Radio 4 next year

Mary Bourke has landed her first Radio 4 series, about her experience of being a carer for her husband, the comedian Simon Clayton. In Mary Bourke: Who Cares?, the Irish stand-up also talks to fellow comics Josephine Lacey, Pope Lonergan and Michael Akadiri about their experience of the underfunded care system.

British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2024

Josephine Lacey picks her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites

"He was the first comedian who actually sounded sounded like my Jamaican father".

Chortle, 8th August 2024

Three shows with neurodivergence themes

Three shows with themes of neurodivergence at the Edinburgh Festival 2024...

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 26th July 2024

Edinburgh Fringe: 10 shows with a neurodiversity angle

Neurodiversity rules at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's just ten of the many shows built around the topic.

Chortle, 24th July 2024

Edinburgh Fringe 2024 - Top Picks: Comedy

From mistaken identity to medieval saints, these comedy shows will have you in stitches.

Fest Mag, 23rd July 2024

EdFringe Newcomers: All That's Fresh

Having your first hour-show at the Edinburgh Fringe is the gold ring for many new comics looking to make a sharp comedically suited-and-booted first impression.

Victoria Nangle, Entertainment Now, 22nd July 2024

Autism Mama: A mother's journey at the Fringe

Most mothers expect to help guide their child through puberty. But when your son is autistic, it's a whole different story. Welcome to Josephine Lacey's world.

David Burns, The Scotsman, 19th July 2024

Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Josephine Lacey

The London-based comedian talks about her first full-run with Autism Mama.

Fest Mag, 18th July 2024

EdFringe Talk: Josephine Lacey: Autism Mama

"Being at the Edfringe means that I get to live and breathe comedy all day long."

Dan Lentell, Get Your Coats On, 3rd July 2024

Pleasance adds more shows to Edinburgh Fringe

The Pleasance has added another 134 shows to their Edinburgh Festival Fringe roster this summer.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024

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