‘One can only hope there’s some life-altering catastrophe around the corner for Laura Lexx.’ So said one Fringe reviewer in 2015.

Luckily, the award-winning comedian with ‘superb material, brilliant delivery and irresistible personality’, (4 stars TV Bomb), has had a breakdown! Yay!

Recently, Laura has been busy with hosting duties on BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club, winning the UK Comedy Award and being nominated for a third time for the Chortle Awards. However, for much of 2017 Laura was trying to get through therapy, trying the patience of everyone, and trying unsuccessfully for a baby. Given all that, Laura wasn’t at the Edinburgh Fringe last year - instead she was in a tent in France with two small children and her mother looking for answers.

This year she’s back in Scotland with considerably more jokes than the answers she was looking for. She’s done trying now; it’s time to laugh.

‘One of the most delightful performers you’re ever likely to see’ GQ

Laura Lexx is an award-winning comedian and writer. She won Best MC in the 2017 UK Comedy Awards and was nominated as Best Compere in the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Chortle Comedy Awards. She also reached the finals of the Amused Moose Comedy Award, Paramount Student Comedy Award, Chortle Student Comedy Award and Funny Women Award competitions. Laura has gigged at comedy clubs and festivals all over the UK and in Europe, and has provided tour support for Jason, Manford, Tim Vine and Russell Kane.

Laura’s screen and radio credits include appearing on and hosting The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra), Motherhood: Bump, Birth & Beyond (BBC Radio 4 Extra), Sam Delaney’s News Thing (RT UK), How Hacks Work (Viasat Explore) and The Jason Manford Show (Absolute Radio).

In 2016, Laura's 'sexist heckler' video had over 288k views. The Daily Mail, Evening Standard, The Independent and Huffington Post UK were among those who covered the story.

As well as writing her own popular blog, Laura has had articles published by titles including Glamour and Standard Issue. She has also recently written a comedy drama series that has subsequently been optioned for television.

Trying is directed by Jess Fostekew. Jess has also directed Sara Pascoe and Lauren Pattinson, last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Award newcomer nominee.

‘A joy…roars of laughter’ The Independent

‘Incredibly engaging...it’s difficult to see what will stop her success’ The Skinny

‘A feelgood bonanza, oozing positivity...as a performer, she’s cute, effervescent and

super-personable’ Chortle

‘an uplifting comedy experience…Lexx is truly on her way to great success’ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

‘she successfully combines the comedy with real heart – a sure-fire sign of a Fringe success.’ TV Bomb 4 stars

‘a charming, personable comic with a solid set of routines and twinkling manner’ The Scotsman

‘an alarmingly competent stand-up; her presence and delivery is faultless” The Skinny

‘an hour's insight into her merry life wasn't enough... hilarious, kind-hearted and genuine comedy.’ Arts Award Voice 4 stars

4 stars Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

4 stars TV Bomb

4 stars Short Com

4 stars Fest Mag

4 stars Funny Women

4 stars one4review

4 stars Broadway Baby