Tag: Disability Comedy
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Rosie Jones: Disability, Comedy Breakthroughs and Truths
From TV Researcher to Stand-Up Trailblazer Rosie Jones’ path from a television researcher to a celebrated stand-up comedian is a tale of curiosity, tenacity, and a sharpened sense of timing. Born in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, she cut her teeth behind the scenes on daytime and panel shows before turning to live comedy. The early shift…
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Rosie Jones Looks Back: How Pub Jokes Shaped a Disabled Comedian’s Voice
How a Pub Habit Became a Comedy Craft British comedian Rosie Jones has long used humor as a force for visibility and honesty about disability. In a revealing reflection, she explains how casual banter in pubs subtly shaped her approach to stand-up. “Without realising it, I’d been workshopping jokes down the pub, saying, I’m not…