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Sam Lake: Esméralda

Mon 13 – Wed 15 Jan 25 60 minutes
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A heartfelt and hilarious romp through ludicrous anecdotes from Sam’s childhood.

Growing up in Cornwall, solving puzzles and the difficulties caused by not speaking the same language as half of his family.

Best Show Nominee
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Top 12 Stand-out Shows From Edinburgh Fringe
Rolling Stone

Setting out to better understand his Spanish Mum and the choices she made, Sam examines the lessons he learnt from her, the advice she shared and the lasting influence of her powerful last words. Expect stories about Zumba, poor sex education and a dash of Español, as Sam embraces his heritage (he’s finally trying to learn some Spanish) and dives into themes of personal destiny, family legacy and living up to other people’s expectations.

Host of the podcast I’ve Had a Rosé, Let’s Talk About Feelings. As Seen on The Comedy Guide to Life (Dave), The Joy of Missing Out (All4), Breaking The News (BBC), Trusty Hogs (with Catherine Bohart and Helen Bauer).

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Reviews

'Pitch-perfect... Consistently and brilliantly hilarious from beginning to end'
Ed Fringe Review
'Has the audience in his hands from the opening with his quick-witted humour... A must-see'
Theatre, Film & Arts Review