Episode 8 of Benny Shakes Things Up

  Episode 8Hi guys I am going to be interviewing two Disabled comedians I will be asking them how they cope with their disability in these crazy times.Victoria Melody is a theatre-maker, anthropologist and comedian. She is a unique storyteller who makes work about Britain's tribes and subcultures. For research she has become a pigeon racer, northern soul dancer, championship dog handler, beauty queen, funeral director, police officer and skipper. She’s an “off – piste comic treat” What’s On Stage and her shows are “fascinating, beautiful and Utterly Human ” Time Out. After being diagnosed as neurodivergent in 2017 she has been collaborating with a neuroscientist to find out what happens in your brain when you tell jokes. This form the basis for her latest show “Professional Stranger”. Her website is www.victoriamelody.comSince 2005, David Eagle has been a member of three-time BBC Radio 2Folk Award winning band The Young'uns , well-known for their comedy,with the Guardian writing in their 5& review: "a rampant humour whichoccasionally makes them appear more like standup comedians,mercilessly mocking one another and involving the audience at everyturn ..." ""The Young’uns were bravely emotional but also very funny,thanks to the constant banter from Eagle ..."In 2018, David started performing stand up. He has been crowned NewComedian Of The Year by Leicester square Theatre and at Bath ComedyFestival and Nottingham Comedy Festival. He has been nominated as BestNewcomer at the Chortle Awards. He has opened for award winningcomedians Reginald D Hunter, Tom Wrigglesworth, Adam Bloom andregularly for Boothby Graffoe. He also starred in Tony Law and PhilNichol's improvised 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show.David is blind, and his comedy often explores how his disability meansthe most ordinary, commonplace events are turned into surreal andconvoluted dramas. Occasionally he dons his accordion (often as aspiteful repost to hecklers) and performs one of his comedy songs,such as his George Formby parody, described by the Guardian as "acomic tour de force.""Constantly hilarious, gag on gag, leaving an audience gasping inadmiration, and applause that goes on for minutes. You’ll be seeinghim on Live at the Apollo before long, guaranteed." (Bath Echo)"David Eagle is a genuine stand up rookie phenomenon! Looking forwardto hearing more." (Reginald D Hunter)"just seen the future of stand up comedy and his name is David Eagle"(Boothby Graffoe)Website: http://www.davideagle.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/thedavideagle"If you would like to Donate Some money soWe can keep the podcast go and that would be great the link is below https://paypal.me/bennyshakes?locale.x=en_GB