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Last year, after twenty years of stand up, I did Britain’s Got Talent. People asked me, “why now?”. Up ’til that point I’d been very happy avoiding TV and fame – and in that sense, I’d been hugely successful! However, the year before, I’d also had a stroke and lost half my eyesight. I was now keen to talk about my experience, comedically, to as wide an audience as possible. I did quite well, got to the semi-finals and had my fifteen minutes fame.

Careful what you wish for!

Who knew that talking about my experience would be so offensive? How dare I make jokes about my own strokes and blindness! “You nasty, awful man”.

This is a candid and hilarious new stand-up hour, talking about who I am, in an era where people are really keen to hear about who you are, so long as who you are, is something they want to hear about. Otherwise “you deserve your stroke*.”

Never mind the haters, I come back at you with love. Well, a couple of you can still kiss my half-blind backside **

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent (ITV) and Rosie Jones TV Disability Extravaganza (UKTV).

Presented by Phil McIntyre Live.

* an actual online comment
** I never had a single complaint from anyone who had actually had a stroke.

Dates & Times

Last session: Sat 1 Mar 2025 at 7:30 PM - This event has now passed

The Box @ The Met
£17.50 / £15.50 conc (inc fees)

Ages 14+

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Reviews

“A torrent of formidable gags, skilfully told, and with a gripping story underpinning them all”

Chortle

“This most personal hour is the best thing I’ve seen Birdman do”

The Scotsman

“Grab a ticket. He’s brilliant.”

Sarah Millican

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