Déda
Chapel Steet
Derby
DE1 3GU
Opening Act
Lovdev Barpaga
An established comedian from Birmingham, with over ten years of experience in the comedy scene. Initially known for sharp one-liners, Lovdev now tells tales of his roots, his experiences as a British Asian and much more with captivating stories. His achievements include appearances on BBC Asian Network Live, winning the UK Pun Championships in 2017, and being part of the “Best In Class” lineup at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Middle Act
Jake Donaldson
Visually impaired and perpetually anxious Newcastle comedian Jake Donaldson is known across the comedy circuit in the UK for his witty anecdotal stand-up, which has seen him play some of the biggest and best comedy clubs in the country.
A combination of storytelling and stand-up comedy, Jake’s material often explores themes of masculinity and mental health through stories from Jake’s real life as a partially sighted person, who grew up in the North East of England with a disabled, working-class Dad.
Jake has had acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with his shows “Help! I’m Trapped In The Body Of An Adequate Comedian!” and “Neurotica”, securing four-star reviews across the board (‘****’ Darkchat)and a nomination for Neurodiverse Review’s Visually Impaired Excellence Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2022.
He has also taken his most recent show on a UK tour, with dates in Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol and two dates at London’s VAULT Festival.
