Ruby Carr
comedian - writer - director - workshop leader
About Me
6ft neurospicy insufferably delightful high energy comedian.
Nominated for the Neurodiverse Review ADHD Comedy Award 2024
Winner of Funny Women Comedy Writing Award 2022
Funny Women Stage Award “One to Watch” in 2021
Amused Moose New Act of the Year finalist 2019.
My first pilot script won the Funny Women Comedy Writing Award 2022 and earned me a spot in Top 10 for Voices of the Future scheme 2022. I have been meeting with production companies and channels, while working on my next script(s).
I have conceptualised and produced a range of shows for festivals, each with its own distinctive and innovative concept. "An unconventional mix, the show has an infectious energy which cleverly blends the theoretical and inane with a hearty wit." - The Student, Edinburgh Fringe 2022.
I directed Dan Jones’ sell out debut show This Seems Ambitious at the Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe 2023 which received 4-star reviews from Broadway Baby, Three Weeks, Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe, Theatre and Art reviews and was shortlisted for Amused Moose Comedy Award In 2023.
Since 2023, I have been running comedy training at Southampton University. Working with the academics to translate their subjects into stand up. Participations spanning Digital Health & Data, Data Security, AI, Computing, Robots, Infrared photonics, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Clinical and Experimental Science and Quantum!
2024 I debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe festival with my hour show, eBae. A comedic exploration of my favourite website. It received glowing reviews from audiences, critical acclaim and was nominated for the Neurodiverse Review ADHD Comedy Award.
Current Projects
Past Projects
Science Comedy Acamdey
Blending Research & Stand-up Comedy
What we do
A unique training programme combining:
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Science communication
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Stand-up comedy
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Creative storytelling
Participants learn to turn complex ideas into engaging, humorous, and relatable content, gaining creative ways to engage the public, build trust, and make their research more accessible.
The Science Comedy Academy helps to connect with audiences who might never attend a lecture or visit campus.
What You’ll Learn
1. Create Engaging Talks
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Memorable
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Rehearsed
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Adaptable
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Light-hearted
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Repeatable
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All about your own field of expertise.
2. Develop Your Public Persona
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Find your personal brand
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Build a strong audience connection
3. Boost Your Confidence
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Step outside your comfort zone
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Guided practice & mentored performance
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Learn to express your ideas clearly and creatively
4. Improve Work–Life Balance
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Creative fulfilment
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A fun outlet to process complex experiences
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Authentic self-expression
Training Offered
Be Confident and Interesting in Public
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In a single 3hr session you will develop skills that help you explain your work to non-specialists and answer the dreaded “so what do you do?” question.
Introduction to Science Comedy
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In 3 x 2hr sessions, you will develop a 5 minute performance, giving brief insight into your own research in a fun public “variety” show.
Develop Your First Science Comedy Show
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In 3 x 2hr sessions, you will develop a 30 minute science comedy show exploring your own research, ready for performing at a university open day or science festival.
Research Team Public Engagement
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Work with the members of a research team to programme a public engagement event showcasing their combined research in an accessible, light-hearted way that engages new partners and delivers on Knowledge Exchange, Public Engagement and Researcher Development commitments.
If you are interested in enquiring about training, please use the the contact form below.
Trainings can be adapted for groups needs.
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