"I felt a sense of injustice that there were so many talented comics that, through no fault of their own, could not take part in standup comedy and I was determined to address that."
"What I want this event to demonstrate is that not only do autistic people cope incredibly well at a comedy night but they also demonstrate how incredibly talented they are as performers."
"Some of us struggle in busy environments but some of us thrive in them and need the noise. If you are hypersensitive to sound, lights, noise, being at a live comedy event can really affect your ability to focus."
"We had an autistic act at our last gig who needed a table at the back on their own, with ear defenders. Once they got on stage, they were absolutely brilliant."
Mark Nicholas is organizing a comedy event in east London for World Autism Acceptance, featuring only autistic performers. He founded Laugh-Able to support disabled comedians and improve accessibility in the comedy scene. Nicholas aims to demonstrate the talent of autistic individuals and broaden audience understanding of autism. Each performer has unique experiences and challenges, and the event is designed to be welcoming and accommodating for both performers and audiences, with adjustments to enhance comfort and focus.
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