Hot Bannana
Hot Bannana
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Description
On 27th June 2023, Abi was arrested. She spent 17 hours in a police cell. Her crime: swearing when told not to. Based on her memoir Hot Banana, you’ll gasp at tales of flattening grass in Swansea, being baptised in Russia, and fighting authoritarianism. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and cheer.
Genre: One-woman show (comedy, storytelling, and music)
Age Guidance: 16+
Bar opens: 18:00
Auditorium opens 15 mins before gig starts: 19:15
Performance Start: 19:30
Length of first half: Approx 1hr
Interval time: 20 minutes
Second half: approx 45 minutes
End: 21:25
Abi is a comedian, writer and podcaster whose irreverent commentary on political and moral issues has grabbed the establishment by the balls.
Having first trained as an actress at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she became a stand-up comedian later in life. As a stand-up, Abi has regularly played major comedy clubs, toured the UK, sold out critically acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and received 5 star reviews for her Russian show Anglichanka.
In 2021, Abi became a regular panellist on Talk Radio and GB News. In 2022, she started her own podcast Abi Daily. In 2024, she hosted her own very popular show on TNT Radio. She has been a guest on several high profile podcasts including Bring the Fire (Ickonic), The Delingpod, The Lotus Eaters and Hearts of Oak.
Her first book We The People: Letters From Dystopia garnered global recognition. She released her second book Hot Banana in November 2025. She has written for Standard Issue, Spiked, The Conservative Woman and The Times.
Abi has also released two albums, Taste the Rain (2002) and Beached (2008).
Abi is a Russian speaker and an Orthodox Christian.
Press quotes:
“An incredible stand-up show...one-of-a-kind comedian” *****
Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
“Intelligent, self-effacing and deeply personal comedy: absolutely not to be missed” *****
Edinburgh Fringe Review
“Abi is a big foul-mouthed yob” - Jon Gaunt
Abi’s website: www.abiroberts.com
Organiser
The Tom Thumb Theatre: A New Era of Magic by the Sea
Nestled in the heart of Cliftonville, Margate, the Tom Thumb Theatre has long been a beloved artistic gem by the sea. Originally built as a Victorian coach house, it was transformed in 1984 into one of the smallest theatres in the world.
Now under the creative direction of Allyson Morgan Jones, the Tom Thumb is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing bold, imaginative programming to this beautifully intimate space. Alongside its roots in theatre, comedy, music, cabaret, poetry, and film, the theatre is expanding its offering with immersive events, unique experiences, and bespoke private hires, all while continuing to champion emerging voices and experimental work.
Venue
Tom Thumb Theatre, 2A Eastern Esplanade, CT9 2LB Margate
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