I didn’t manage to get a blog out on Friday, and that’s because I was busy gigging in Kent and London. It’s been a full-on week, so here’s the catch-up.

Wednesday – Vision Express Workshop

Last Wednesday, me and Denzel headed down to London to run a workshop for Vision Express. This one was a free workshop to help build our portfolio of corporate events in offices. We travelled down on the morning of the gig — and of course, I’d forgotten to ask Susanna for the name of the person who booked us.

We rocked up at the hotel reception, and bless the receptionist, he tried everything to find the right room. Hotels don’t just host one event at a time, they’ve got loads going on. After about half an hour, we finally found the right people and settled into the workshop.

It went really well — in fact, it was the tenth corporate event we’ve done. I had to keep myself in check and not swear (they were up for it though 😅). Instead, I focused on giving them games, sharing my story, and telling them about other disabled people’s experiences. At first, they were quiet but enjoying it. After an hour, they relaxed and started asking the awkward questions: How do you live? How does it affect your day-to-day work life? And that’s the point — people often don’t know how to ask, but when they do, it opens doors.

We came away with positive feedback, and they want to book us again for paid gigs. That’s what it’s about. Everyone in comedy wants the big opener, the big closer, the big MC slot — but there’s another way. Find your own voice. I’ve realised that my disability awareness workshops can actually pay more than four comedy gigs in a week.

I’m not a pro comedian, I accept that. But I am semi-pro at developing shows. And I can’t take all the credit — Ingenious Fools, Joe Dickinson, Denzel, Ishy, and others have helped me with practice, with slides, with getting to gigs. That’s what matters: having the right team around you. Even comedians who work solo have mates they can bounce ideas off, and that support is priceless.

A couple of years into comedy I thought I was good, but I wasn’t ready. Now, from children’s workshops to theatre shows to corporate events, I can see I’ve found my path and my voice.

Family Time & The Kent Gig

After London, I spent a day with my parents and met my new niece, which was lovely. Then it was off to Kent for a gig.

I was booked as the opener, and the old doubts kicked in: I’m not ready, I’m not good enough, I should go back to basics. But when I got on stage, I decided to enjoy myself — and I smashed it. I was booked for 20 minutes but ended up doing 25 because I was loving it so much. Huge thanks to Sharon for having me down.

Back in Nottingham – Shed Time & Birdhouses

After all that travel, I was glad to be back in my shed in Nottingham, working on my woodcraft. I’ve already sold four of my birdhouses, which will bring in some money, and I’m excited to make more.

And Something New… A Date

And then — something totally different. I went on a date. A proper one!

I’ve never really done that before. Normally I meet people through friends. But this agency called Breeze works differently — you like someone’s profile, they like yours, and the agency sets you up on a date. No endless texting, just going out and socialising.

I met Christina yesterday and we just got chatting about everything. She’s into bricklaying, artwork, dancing — all sorts. It was such a nice change from the usual dates I’ve had. But again, I’m really on there to make friends and see where it takes me. I don’t like dating much, because sometimes you get the weirdos asking for money or not being real. I just like having genuine connections with real people.

Monday – Disabled Cants at the Vat & Fiddle

On Monday, Disabled Cants had another great night at the Vat & Fiddle, and the whole line-up made it magical.

Jason Sanuders opened the night — he’s very new to comedy, but he carried the stage perfectly, joke after joke, with his dog in hand. Then we had two strong middles. Helen McKnight performed her very first five minutes, and it was brilliant seeing a newbie feel comfortable enough to start working her craft. After that came Pat Robertson, the grumpy Essex woman. I’ve known Pat for years and she just held her own with ease.

Finally, Nick Cheng closed the night in style. Everyone did brilliantly — it was one of those shows where everything clicked.

Final Thoughts

What I’m trying to say is this: if you’re like me and live with mental health challenges, routine helps. I’m not depressed, but I know I need to keep busy — and keeping busy makes me feel better.

Comedy, workshops, woodcraft, gigs, even going on dates — they all give me focus. And that’s what keeps me moving forward.