'A born comic. I can't wait to see her progress to a national treasure' - Bridget Christie
Aged 39 Amy Mason (Funny Woman Finalist, BBC New Act shortlist) came out as queer and became a comedian. As she builds her new life, she tries to work out why it took her so long. A show about starting again, childhood dreams, and meeting the Freemasons marching at Pride.
"Charmingly poignant and funny" - The Herald
"Very funny" - The Reviews Hub
★★★★★ - WhatsOnStage
★★★★ - The List
Age Guidance: 15+
About the Artist:
‘Amy Mason is a born comic. I can’t wait to see her progress to national treasure’ Bridget Christie
‘Personal, but entirely universal’ ***** WhatsonStage
Amy Mason is a comedian and writer who lives in Bristol. She is a Funny Woman finalist, gigs around the UK, and has multiple TV projects in development with production companies. Amy also has a play in development with Bristol Old Vic, with whom she previously made her three acclaimed autobiographical shows (The Islanders, Mass, Hollering Woman Creek). In 2014 Amy’s novel The Other Ida won the Dundee International Book Prize. She has written and performed two monologues for BBC Radio 4, was shortlisted for the BBC New Act of the Year and has written for The News Quiz, The Now Show, and Hypothetical.