Tig Notaro – Boyish Girl Interrupted

Masterful US comedian Mathilde ‘Tig’ Notaro hit the comedy news headlines in 2012 after announcing on stage that she had breast cancer. The set was recorded and released as the album ‘Tig Notaro: Live’ via Louis CK’s website (he himself wrote ‘In my 27 years doing this I have seen a handful of truly masterful performances. One was Tig Notaro last night at the Largo’) and has since sold more than 100,000 copies. But if you’re thinking her stand-up’s going to be a depress-fest, never fear; Tig’s as uplifting as they come. Following a short run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year she’s finally making her London debut at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. If you don’t buy a ticket, you’re a fool.

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