SARA PASCOE
very talented...bringing new life to the humour of misunderstandings, she could well be one to watch in the future.'' Three Weeks 2008
''a cocky-cum-quizzical delivery that resembles Russell Brand minus the libido'' Evening Standard 2008
''an enjoyable fusion of silliness and intelligence - a comic who can get Nietzsche and cunnilingus into the same breath has to be applauded'' Chortle 2008
''incredibly funny...lightening intelligence'' Fringe Report 2007
''very funny'' The Stage, Edinburgh 2007
Sara appeared as ascerbic Emma in 'Free Agents'. You can also catch her later this year in a Comedy Lab for Channel 4/Hattrick written by The Dawson Brothers, and in 'The Great Depression!' a screened sketch show pilot that Sara is co-writing as part of Channel 4's Comedy Showcase Season.
Sara is currently developing her own unique style in a one hour show format, which includes songs, one-man-plays and stand-up/storytelling. After selling out at The Canal Cafe last July and September, Sara took her seasonal 'Sara Pascoe Christmas Stand-Up Lady' to The Pleasance Theatre. Sara then kicked off 2009, with a best-of show 'Sara Pascoe Vs The Intellectuals' which ran at Lowdown at The Albany, and is the beginning of Sara's residency at the venue (2nd Wednesday of every month). Sara is now taking her show further afield, with dates at The Soho Theatre in June (just before she supports Ardal O'Hanlon on tour!) and a variety of theatres Nationally from September.
Last year was a good one for competitions, Sara came third in So You Think You're Funny and second in Funny Women, and has previously won Electric Mouse's New Act Competition. Sara was also named one of Time Out's Rising Stars of Comedy 2008.
Sara performs as characters including Mrs Noodie-female detective, A Viking, L.Ron Hubbard, Germaine Greer, Freud, Tinsel the surrealist musician and Philippa Bird Philosopher, in addition to straight stand up. Sara is also one third of experimental comedy sketch group The Beard Patrol (with Jess Fostekew and Cariad Lloyd).