Francesca Martinez

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Francesca Martinez has mild cerebral palsy (she prefers to call herself 'wobbly') and is one of the UK's top comedians. Her unique brand of comedy is both universal and hard-hitting, challenging perceptions and preconceptions.

Francesca is well-known for her starring role in Extras opposite Kate Winslet and Ricky Gervais. She has toured internationally with sell-out performances in Hollywood, New York, Montreal, Dublin, Cape Town, Singapore, KL and at the World Economic Forum in Davos alongside Emma Thompson.

At the Edinburgh Fringe 2011 she received rave reviews across the board and played to packed houses. The show was also a hit in Australia earlier this year where she completed a 52-date tour of Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.

Francesca's highly-successful last UK tour took in 35 dates and saw her perform a four-week run at two prestigious Off-West-End London theatres: The Tricycle and The Hackney Empire. The Tricycle have already booked a run of the show as part of her 2012 tour.

'An electrifying act. Stand-up with extra bite' - The Independent

'Wise and witty. She is one of the most self-assured comedians on the circuit' - The Scotsman

'Hilarious and deeply moving' - Metro Edinburgh

www.francescamartinez.com