What being a variety performer has given me

Todays guest is Dr Naomi Paxton, a performer, writer, broadcaster, and researcher.She is currently employed as Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. She is also a Parliamentary Academic Fellow, and an Associate Fellow of the School of Advanced Study, University of London. ​

Naomi performs comedy, cabaret, magic and variety shows as her character Ada Campe. In 2018 she won the prestigious New Act of the Year Show (NATYS), and the Leicester Square Theatre Old Comedian of the Year competition. In 2019 Ada Campe was shortlisted for the Chortle Awards in the Variety category, and for the 2019 Funny Women awards in the Best Show category.

She was a remarkable guest, where we looked at her unique journey into comedy, the benefits of being a character act, how she adjusts to variety, cabaret, stand-up and burlesque shows. Sorry for the sound and some intrusions, had to record the podcast in a Boots opticians in Epsom, whilst promoting the show. It is a great episode for comedians looking to build their unique style of comedy. If you would like to find out about Naomi and Ada, you can reach them on the following platforms:Twitter at @NaomiPaxton | @AdaCampe ,Instagram at @Naomi.Paxton | @Ada.Campe or reach out on her website at www.naomipaxton.co.uk.

Whilst if you would like to know about Marvin, you can reach him on all the main social media platforms at theflopmaster, email me on info@instant-laughs.com to get in touch or you can visit my comedy club at instant-laughs.com.