From Fern Brady to Hannah Gadsby, a host of comedians have discovered that they have autism. What is it about standup that lends itself so well to neurodivergent people?In 2020, Pierre Novellie was previewing an early version of his standup show …
Continue ReadingThe comedian on his worst gig, preshow rituals and receiving an ASD diagnosis after an audience interventionWhy did you start doing standup?I always wondered if I was funny. Or rather if my private sense of humour, that I shared with very few people, w…
Continue ReadingEven as a child, the comedian knew her brain was atypical. But it was only in her late 20s that her anxiety, depression and meltdowns finally made senseYou don’t have to be an expert to know that people with autism don’t get to speak about their own ex…
Continue ReadingEvery few years, the benefit Night Of Too Many Stars brings some of your favorite names in comedy, TV, and… MORE
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Available on NetflixGadsby follows up her hit show Nanette with a swaggering set that blazes with well-earned confidenceHottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance onlineThe last time Hannah Gadsby released a Netflix special, it changed h…
Continue ReadingSince he departed The Daily Show Jon Stewart has largely stayed out of the spotlight. Popping up here and there… MORE
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