At Women’s Rugby World Cup final and the official entertainment in the break in at least two sections was… male solo singers. Even at a celebration of women’s excellence in sport you cannot escape average blokes with guitars singing Mr Brightside.

My mum operates on a similar scale ‘I’m not being nasty, I’m just being rude’ with the difference being whether she is being motiveless malignant or making an uncharitable assertion based on material facts.

Nothing tells you advertising works quite like buying this as a f*ck you to chauvinism a cool 13 years after the ‘not for girls’ campaign stopped running.

Got a fringe, because I am scared of Botox.

Why am I incapable of taking my coat off without looking like I am escaping a straitjacket please? Next to a normal, civilised person on the train who has just witnessed me wiggling about ineffectually, tried several big shrugs before eventually reaching around to tug my own sleeve off. Mortified.

Come on baby, mama has nowhere to be and needs this Delay Repay refund. Let’s do this.

Demonstrates my age and naivety that when I saw British flags on the tube I thought the Spice Girls might be performing.

Wearing a wrap dress that likes to surprise me by untying itself every now and again for no discernible reason. It is certainly adding a bit of added excitement to the day. Who will she flash next? Stay tuned!

Excited to be & friends with the unbelievably cool @reubenkaye.bsky.social this evening at the glorious Queer Comedy Club. It’s on a poster so it must be true. If you are around London, this is destined to be fabulous. Last few tickets left!

Last night of my Edinburgh Fringe run with the incredibly unlucky Comedy Arcade. One more to go and I’d love to see what the room looks like busy. All kinds of offers or I can take payment in laughs and pints. Competitive storytelling with some of the UK’s best! At Gilded Balloon Appleton!

Back at Edinburgh fringe with an amazing line up at Gilded Balloon. Proud of the show & delighted with this panel competing to tell their best stories for your amusement. NEONFLAMINGO for 50% off Get the word out. @jamesbarrcomedy.bsky.social @mitchbenn.bsky.social @indiawilloughby.bsky.social

Tonight’s Comedy Arcade is an all out Canadian special with Michael Balazo, @markforwardd.bsky.social representing Canada alongside @soozuk.bsky.social @sallyhodgkiss.bsky.social and David Ian batting for the UK. One night only at Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh fringe!

*might* be my new favourite @watsoncomedian.bsky.social show, that. Everyone go and see it so we can talk about it.

You should come to see this on Wednesday night if you’re in Edinburgh. It is a fun format. I have some things to get off my chest.

#ACMS 🗓️ TONIGHT! 🏰 @monkeybarrelcomedy.bsky.social One 🕛 23:55-laaaate 🎟️ £8.50 advance edfringe.com/tickets/what... or PWYW on exit 😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social & @rialina.com, with @naomipaxton.bsky.social, @misterabk.bsky.social, Kathy Maniura, Paul Savage, @vixleyton.bsky.social, AND MORE

Wednesday night at Gilded Balloon. Legend of the competitive storytelling sport @watsoncomedian.bsky.social returns to Comedy Arcade. Get your tickets now. Don’t get me wrong, there are loads. But still. If you’re not in Edinburgh, you have 2 days to get here.

You can either cry about Edinburgh fringe OR own it. Actually there is a secret third option - treat yourself to both on an approximately hourly cycle…

After achieving an Edinburgh fringe ‘opening night’ of 2 audience in my room for 180, I am considering booking a flight and leaving the country to live on an island with no internet for a few years. Any recommendations?

In honour of Edinburgh Fringe starting, you can now watch the @cheerfulearful.bsky.social live show with @turlygod.bsky.social @leslieis.cool @paul-c-watson.bsky.social and @runitalwar.bsky.social in all it’s chaotic glory. Then book for this year! youtu.be/2v6Gke__x9Y?...

Nothing worse than throwing something in a tantrum and then having to go and pick it up yourself. Mortified. Yes, Edinburgh prep is going well.

Staying in a cabin in the woods for my birthday and my addiction to true crime has ruined the relaxing vibe. My declaration of ‘If this was the start of a murder documentary…’ every time we hear a noise is not popular.

It is time to start revealing some Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Arcade line ups! Opening night we have a mighty formation of competitive storytellers @jamesbarrcomedy.bsky.social @catiewilkins.bsky.social @stuartlawscomedy.bsky.social and Ada Campe! 🎟️Get tickets plz #fringe #edinburghfringe #fringepromo

@davidowensjourno.bsky.social would love to write a companion article for this one with all the Welsh women of comedy heading up if you are commissioning, I promise I won’t include myself 😂 nation.cymru/feature/eigh...

I just correctly identified a phishing email and I feel so powerful.

Live in #sheffield? Like satirical comedy? The magnificent @mitchbenn.bsky.social is in town for one night only tonight at Steel City comedy and we are down to last few tickets. Would love a sell out for him! Tickets on Eventbrite!

Last night I oversaw an event where a man got pelted with intimate wipes. Comedy is not a real job, is it?

Is there a German word for the sadness you feel when you thought you didn’t have time for a quick wee but you actually did and now it IS too late?

Lovely #britcom fans, I am looking to hear about your favourite TV Panel show moments for a thing I am working on. Let me know yours!

I am desperately trying to find a picture of the hair I want that is not Rachel from Friends as I feel like I will die of embarrassment presenting that to my Gen Z Hairdresser.

This is always so much fun, and different every night. 💎

Physical books seem to be back. 5 in this carriage. All for the efficiency of kindle but nice to see; they never run out of battery that way.

There should be an optional communication channel for train carriages that wish to all talk about the passengers oversharing. We are all making meaningful eye contact around them desperate to chat.

Sneaky peek at 16 of the Comedy Arcade panellists for Edinburgh fringe! Book now!

This is tomorrow. If you love any of the following; comedy, storytelling, queer voices, supporting LGTBQ+ comedians, air conditioning, great drink options… then there may be something for you here. And 4pm so very civilised. #comedy #britcom #lgbtq #queercomedy #london #pride2025

Apparently my mum is in her Paprika era.

Starting to lock in my Comedy Arcade line ups for Edinburgh fringe and made it a little Guess Who? Let me know your predictions! #edinburghfringe #britcom

I have grown out of a lot of my favourite cosy romance authors - I just cannot relate to their capers - but I am not ready for Maeve Binchy. While I wait for the next Marian Keyes, any recommendations for fun, lighthearted books for a 40 year old woman

Edinburgh fringe warm up at the glorious Queer Comedy Club! @jamesbarrcomedy.bsky.social @thatkatemartin.bsky.social #queercomedy #pride #lgbtq

Just changed direction without pretending I had just received pertinent new information that I was acting on. Personal growth.

Got a mentally gruelling day ahead and my whole body is on edge like I am being chased by bears. Modern life, eh?

If anyone has a spare few quid, Charlotte is off on a 25k walk for a very worthy cause on Saturday and it is going to be boiling hot so thoughts and prayers, if not pounds 😂 www.justgiving.com/page/charlot...

Trying to do a photo shoot in a Travelodge in Norwich. Peak Partridge.

“What does your boyfriend think about all your travel?” My uber driver asks as I sit here with my rainbow watch and rainbow bag. He must think I really love the NHS…

If you miss my unique takes on personal finance, the Times Feel Better With Money is a good place to go today!

Occasionally I’m not sure how well my life is comparing to what I hoped it would be at 40. So I’m just putting this here to remind me some bits are really beyond all expectations.

Fun game! I don’t have time to check them all, which of these boxes contains cowboy boots? Place your bets. What’s that? Didn’t I move a year ago? Yes. And I will be taking no further questions at this time.

Legs being too chonky for the new wellies I bought is a new low.

8th August is looking good, in a completely unrelated to this post way.

Niche question for the Comedy Arcade fans. Looking to replace the ‘double points’ award… but with what?

If anyone has a praise kink, cannot recommend the dentist enough. A litany of ‘well done’ and ‘you’re doing great’ for just sitting in a chair and not crying. 10/10 would go again.