Thanyia Moore is a seasoned comedian and actress who has appeared on Mock the Week (BBC) Drunk Histories Black Stories (Comedy Central) and Cats does Countdown (C4). First appearing at the Fringe in 2022 she returns with her show August. She named her show August because it was whilst she was at the Fringe she experienced a personal loss through an ectopic pregnancy which interrupted her long awaited run and resulted in her returning to London for treatment. Through comedy she tells the story of her journey and encounters from her favourite taxi driver, the NHS staff and her production team who supported her throughout. Determined to finish her run Thanyia returned and continued to what she described as not the best performance. Humble and steadfast she ploughed through to a standing ovation.
This show has a lot to offer with audience interaction from checking out who came from the furthest distance. To what shows the audiences were plugging!
Thanyia provides the funnies with ease, and her storytelling is compelling. Quick witted stories about her nieces “when they phone, they don’t just hang up they throw their phone anywhere …… hey I am now in the bathroom”. To her mother who just does not listen. She walks you through her personal impression of the Fringe “The Olympics of Comedy” and how all her podium shows led up to this one moment. Her candid expression and verve for life shines through her every word, often there are periods of silence as the audience comes to terms with her way of delivery. This does not detract from her star quality as a performer or her authenticity but lets you into the realism and life of Thanyia the comedian. An insider’s view complete with a trigger warning, which shows respect and consideration for her audience. Larger than life this ‘biopic’ show will not disappoint but may impact you more than you think.
Running time, 60 minutes showing 17.40pm running until 24th August 2025.
Reviewer: Michelle Knight
Reviewed: 20th August 2025
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