“Excellent”

British Comedy Guide

As seen on BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 Grand Final (BBC One), Rosie Jones Disability Comedy Extravaganza (U&Dave) and Jake Donaldson: Neurotica (Next-Up Comedy)

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  • Jake is one of the fastest rising stars of the UK live comedy scene. Known for his sharp wit, intelligent humour, and warm storytelling. He was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award 2024 (broadcast on BBC1), and a semi-finalist in British Comedian of the Year 2024.

  • Jake has written for various comedy projects including four of his own one-person shows (performed at the Edinburgh Festival and on tour); sketches for Felt Nowt Productions’ radio show “Bit Sketchy That”; and various pilots/pitches for BBC Radio 4. He’s also been known to knock out the odd terrible teenage poem or emo song lyric…

  • Jake is available for corporate gigs, award ceremonies or private parties. His intelligent and witty style of comedy is perfect for all kinds of event, and Jake will write bespoke material to suit your guests. Get in touch for a quote!

“Trully Brilliant Humour”

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Who even are you?

Jake was born and raised in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and from a young age developed an obsession with comedy after his Mam showed him an Eddie Izzard video at an age that was, in hindsight, not appropriate.

Jake is registered visually impaired but this doesn’t stop him travelling across the UK to perform stand-up at clubs and theatres up and down the country!

He’s performed four solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, one of which, “Neurotica”, is available to stream on Next-Up Comedy and Amazon Prime.

He has also appeared on various TV and Radio comedy shows, as well as in the 2024 short film “A Love Affair”

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“Talent for wordplay and misdirection.” - Chortle

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