You heard how she wrote the sensational show, now as the festival closes, you can experience it in person.
Date: Sunday, April 12th
Time: 16:40 to 17:30
Room: Herringham Hall
Filmed: YES
We thought we would do something new this year. Hear from the writer about their hit show, THEN stage that show! Get inspired. Laugh ’till you are dizzy. Shed a tear. And experience something magical.
We’re thrilled to welcome the phenomenal Kayleigh Jones, kicking off the goodbye tour of her award-winning debut show, I Fed My Dad to a Pelican.
Kayleigh tells the intricately bizarre true story of discovering on Christmas morning 2010, when preparing the roast potatoes, that her dad isn’t her dad, and her real dad is… most likely someone else. The show takes you on a 9 year quest to track down her biological father. And the pelican part? You’ll have to see for yourself.
With a background in acting and musical theatre, Kayleigh burst onto the comedy scene in 2022 as a finalist in the Musical Comedy Awards, quickly securing spots at leading venues including The Comedy Store, The Glee Club, and The Bloomsbury Theatre. In 2024, she completed an MA in Comedy Writing (Distinction), further honing her craft and deepening her commitment to telling bold, authentic stories that champion underrepresented voices.
“For anyone with a heart and a mind, this true story, delivered by a talented storyteller, is one you won’t want to miss.”
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Awards & Nominations:
- Spirit of the Fringe Award Winner (Edinburgh Fringe)
- Best Newcomer Nominee, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards
- Best Debut Show Nominee, Leicester Comedy Festival
- Musical Comedy Awards Finalist (2022)
It’s the essence of ALL that we do. Tell the truth. Make us feel. Make us laugh. Make us cry. And maybe, we learn something too. AMAZING!
Speakers In This Session
Kayleigh Jones // Comedian and Writer
Kayleigh is an award-winning comedian and writer with a background in acting and musical theatre, whose acclaimed debut show and BBC nominations have marked her as a bold new voice in comedy.
