The Neurodiverse Review Awards will be held at Just the Tonic Nucleus On the 18th of August this year. The awards reflect the dedication and exceptional talent of disabled and neurodiverse acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Just the Tonic Founder Darrell Martin comments: “We are so pleased to be able to offer a space for Neurodiverse Review to hold their awards this year. Our strapline is ”May All Our Voices Be Heard”, and we mean that. We have several neurodiverse comedians in our programme including those up for awards -David Eagle, Nina Gilligan, Will Davies, Jake Donaldson and Catherine McCafferty.”
David Eagle is a blind comedian and folk singer. A regular on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show This, he won Best Variety Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival this year.
The Eagle Has Landed: Just The Tonic at Cabaret Voltaire
Nina Gilligan (pictured) is an award-winning stand-up comedian. In her show Goldfish she talks about memory loss, health anxiety and goldfish-related trauma. Voted Best Club Comedian (Chortle), Nina is described as a 'bolshier Mrs Merton' (Skinny)
Nina Gilligan: Goldfish: Just The Tonic Nucleus
Jake Donaldson is partially blind (or partially sighted, depending on your outlook on life). One of Huffington Post's Must See New Acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Jake Donaldson: Spectacle: Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Catherine McCafferty’s dark comedy is about growing up in alcoholism, coming out, watching her dad die and shitting herself in public. But it’s truly not that bad.
Catherine McCafferty: (Not) That Bad: Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Will Davies is celebrated for his delightfully dry style. In his show Wrongs he embarks on a scientific experiment to find out everything that’s wrong with him - and the world. BBC New Comedy Nominee 2023.
Will Davies: Wrongs: Just The Tonic at the Caves
The winners will be announced at a ceremony held on Sunday 18th August, 12.30-1.30pm at Just the Tonic, Nucleus, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9RR.
For more information on the awards visit: nwww.neurodiversereview.co.uk/awards
Nina Gilligan picture by Steve Ullathorne
