Lava Elastic started out as the UK’s first openly Neurodiverse comedy, poetry and performance night just a few years ago and has become known for its generous, fun events for audience and performers alike – tonight’s line-up includes: Cerys Bradley, Alex Petrovic, Sumita Unjumbled and Anthony Fairweather
Lava Elastic returns with an unforgettable night of boundary-pushing comedy, spoken word, and joyful chaos!
Born as the UK’s first openly neurodiverse comedy night, Lava Elastic has built a reputation for showcasing bold, brilliant performers who bend form, expectations and genre into something fresh, funny, and fiercely alive. Each edition is a hand-picked mix of comedy, poetry, and unexpected performance, held together by warmth, mischief, and connection.
This latest edition lands at The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol on the 3rd September, bringing together a line-up of artists who each offer something distinct: razor-sharp stand-up, poetic digressions, character comedy, musical moments and beautifully unpredictable live work. No two Lava Elastic nights are ever quite the same, but they all share a sense of intimacy, inclusivity and an atmosphere where anything can happen (and usually does).
CERYS BRADLEY
Cerys Bradley is an autistic, non-binary comedian, Neurodiverse Autistic Excellence Award Winner (2022)… described by The Guardian as “a great storyteller”.
ANTHONY FAIRWEATHER
Poet Anthony Fairweather… “A great rhymer, and satirical poet… His work is of a great quality and his honesty and humour always shine through” – Kat Francois, Poet.
ALEX PETROVIC
Alex Petrovic, a neurodiverse comic of Eastern European descent who has performed as part of BBC New Comedy Awards on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4 Extra plus at many well-known comedy clubs throughout the UK. Described as “a very funny chap” by fellow comic, Joe Wilkinson.
SUMITA UNJUMBLED
Sumita is an autistic arts-expresser, performer (SumitaUnjumbled / IndoorGoblin) creative facilitator, neurodivergent mentor and autistic researcher. She is also a children’s TV writer, and co-wrote stories for Pablo (a show by Paper Owl Films, about an autistic child who uses an inner art world to process and play.
Hosted by the brilliant Sarah Saeed, the evening moves between acts with charm, wit and a real knack for making the room feel instantly at ease. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, Lava Elastic offers a night that feels alive, generous, and gloriously unpolished in all the right ways!
“Lava Elastic is like a TV variety show if TV was allowed to be weird. It’s a joyous experience that surprises and delights.”
Victoria Melody, award-winning performance artist
“Absolutely brilliant night. The acts were really friendly and very funny. Would definitely recommend.”
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