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What's NextUp for Laura Lexx
Last year award-winning comedian Laura Lexx took her show Trying to the Edinburgh Fringe, the personal themes combined with Laura's natural charm made the show a hit. Missed it? Never fear, Trying is available now on comedy on demand site NextUp! The site's Co-Founder Sarah Henley says "Laura has really laid her soul bare in this show about fertility and mental health which has had audiences laughing and crying in equal measure. We're excited to have captured this special moment in her career and to be able to give it another life for comedy fans to enjoy worldwide." Editor Kate Stone caught up with Laura to talk about her show, the difference filming makes to a performance and her busy schedule!
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 11th March 2019Laura Lexx preview
Perhaps the most exciting thing about Lexx is that you can easily see her going on to become a mainstream superstar.
JOE, 2nd March 2019Chortle Awards 2019 nominees
The nominees have been revealed for the 2019 Chortle Awards. Kiri Pritchard-McLean leads the lists, with four nominations.
British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2019At last! Comedy Store has an all-female weekend bill
It has taken 40 years, but the Comedy Store has booked its first all-female bills for its prestigious weekend shows.
Chortle, 15th February 2019Kiri Pritchard-McLean to host Newsjack
Kiri Pritchard-McLean has been announced as the new host of Newsjack, Radio 4 Extra's topical comedy show that has an open door submission policy.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2018Laura Lexx interview
In this interview she discusses her latest show Trying and combining comedy with living with anxiety and depression, the highlights and lowlights of her career so far, and how her debut novel is about Jesus returning to Earth to fix humanity.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 20th November 2018Laura Lexx - Trying: Komedia, Brighton review
Trying is a destigmatising emotional journey, interspersed with the recapturing of a particular moment in time; the essence of one family holiday in France in 1994. Above all, it is very funny and engaging.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 19th November 2018Review: Laura Lexx - Trying
Trying is intelligent and disarming, with Lexx a clear and articulate voice with something interesting to say for every minute of her time on stage. Captivating.
Victoria Nangle, The Latest, 19th November 2018Full Live At The Apollo line-up revealed
The latest series of Live at the Apollo has just been filmed over the last three nights in Hammersmith and the full line-up can now be revealed.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2018Comedians' Choice Awards 2018 winners revealed
Paul Currie, Lou Sanders, Laura Lexx and venue promoter Alex Petty have won in the Comedians' Choice Awards 2018.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2018