Holly Redford Jones is a Manchester-based musician and comedian, originally from Chesterfield. During her years as a touring songwriter, she discovered her flair for comedic timing in moments between songs. Post lock-down, missing the thrill of live connection, Holly naturally gravitated towards stand-up. Her new show I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar combines her three great loves: music, comedy, and lesbians.
Step inside Holly Redford-Jones’ award-winning Lesbian Bar!
This bold new show is a dance through tales of unsung, unsanitised lesbian debauchery. A sonic love letter to sapphic institutions of a bye-gone era, the show celebrates queer women of the past, present and future.
Taking a cue from the cult Jonathan Richman song, Redford-Jones asks the biggest questions: Where have all the Lesbian Bars gone? How do you know when you’re in one? And how did Chesterfield’s Crooked Spire become so… crooked?
Coming to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Playing at Underbelly Cowgate (Belly Laugh)
31 July - 24 August, 7:25PM
Buy tickets here!
“The word ‘lesbian’ is political at the moment – some people feel like they have to tiptoe around it”
Manchester Evening News (Full article here)
“Cleverly mixes personal stories of growing up with sharp, witty takes on current issues facing the LGBTQ+ community… It’s the kind of performance that just clicks with you.”
Canal St Media
“An absolute treat… the next best thing out of Chesterfield” ★★★★★
JADAR
“Holly is so talented, and this was so funny but also unexpectedly wholesome. My favourite show I’ve seen this Fringe… I have a big gay crush on her.”
Edinburgh Fringe Audience Reviews 2024
