We finished Slugageddon on the 16th, and what a joy it’s been bringing our new children’s show to Edinburgh.

We’ve learnt so much from doing the show here. We’ve had children and families joining in, we’ve had some fantastic feedback, and we’ve even come away having made a little bit of money! Anyone who knows how expensive Edinburgh can be will know that’s an achievement in itself!

I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created with Slugageddon, and a massive thank you has to go to the whole Blue Badge Bunch team who helped make my crazy idea become a real show.

Now Slugageddon has finished, my attention turns to the final couple of weeks of the Fringe.

I’ve still got several Laughing Horse compilation shows, plenty of comedy spots and, of course, Disabled Cants.

And I have to say how incredibly proud I am of the Disabled Cants community this year.

Edinburgh isn’t easy for anyone, but being disabled at the biggest arts festival in Scotland brings another set of challenges. You’re dealing with hills, cobbles, inaccessible venues, tired bodies, busy streets and sometimes just trying to find somewhere comfortable to sit down.

But what I’ve loved this year is watching everyone help each other.

People are checking that others are okay, helping each other get around, supporting each other’s shows and, most importantly, keeping morale up when people are tired.

That’s what I always wanted Disabled Cants to be.

A community.

It’s not just about putting disabled comedians on a stage. It’s about creating somewhere disabled performers can meet each other, make friends, support each other and know they’re not doing this alone.

Today I’ve actually had a chance to have a bit of a rest.

I’ve listened to my body, slowed down and given myself some time to recharge. But I’m heading out now to grab something to eat before doing Disabled Cants and another Laughing Horse compilation show tonight.

Then the madness starts again!

Over the next few days I’ve got around four shows a day, and do you know what?

I can’t wait.

Yes, I’ll probably be exhausted. Yes, my body will probably tell me off. But I’m here, I’m having fun and I’m making some brilliant memories.

And there’s something else I’m really looking forward to.

Next Wednesday, Lucy is coming to Edinburgh!

She’s going to spend a few days with me and the team, and after all the madness of the Fringe, I can’t wait to see her, have some laughs and show her a little bit of this crazy world I’ve been living in for the last few weeks.

Can’t wait to see you, Lucy.

We’re heading towards the final stretch now.

I’m tired, my body knows I’ve been working hard, but I’m still smiling.

The shows are happening.

People are laughing.

The Disabled Cants community is looking after each other.

And I’m having the Edinburgh Fringe I promised myself I would have this year — one where I actually have fun.

Let’s see what the final couple of weeks bring.

– Benny Shakes