Author: Kirstie Summers

“Kayfabe is the act of blending characters and reality – which is sometimes how it feels to be a woman” | Janina Smith and Joey Timmins talk Fake Heat and feminism

Tell us about your show, I’m OKayfabe. I’m OKayfabe is a feminist wrestling comedy that pits female stereotypes against one another in a bid to find the ‘ultimate woman’.  Where did the idea for a wrestling comedy double act come from in the first place? We were performing in a show together a few years … Continue reading “Kayfabe is the act of blending characters and reality – which is sometimes how it feels to be a woman” | Janina Smith and Joey Timmins talk Fake Heat and feminism

Introducing your line up for Blizzard #7 on Monday 30th September

Book your ticket here. The Last Blizzard for 2 months! Don’t worry, we’ll be back in December, but this is the longest we will have been without a show since starting, so this is a Blizzard you don’t want to miss! Our aim is to provide a comedy space that is safe for all, and … Continue reading Introducing your line up for Blizzard #7 on Monday 30th September

We have some thoughts about that award-winning ‘florets’ joke

On Monday, Dave awarded Olaf Falafel Funniest Joke of the Fringe for this pun: "I keep randomly shouting out ‘broccoli’ and ‘cauliflower’ – I think I might have florets." A Tourette's Syndrome charity has since asked for an apology. No one has asked me what my opinion is on the issue. But I'm gonna tell … Continue reading We have some thoughts about that award-winning ‘florets’ joke