DiningwithDifference

Thought provoking, challenging and informative #events around #disability issues with a difference!

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

That was a week. 🫠 Looking forward the weekend…will be lovely to be out in the rain, wind and darkness. 😂Hope you are good and content. Oh tonight, you know… 📺 #Gogglebox

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

It's not been an easy week for Jane. 😈📷
#Gogglebox #CelebrityTraitors

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

This is a great obituary of Nabil Shaban, by his friend and collaborator, Simon Mckeown. Nabil made me think differently when I was young and exploring disability and arts. I clumsily identified with his otherness and I loved his talent and defiance.
https://t.co/xIEEu2qOOK

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

Tonight: 9pm UK | 1 pm PT | 4 pm ET
A dynamic roundtable on working in the entertainment industry. Host Mark Povinelli with Selene Luna, Simon Minty, Tekki Lomnicki, Matthew Jeffers, Julie Wyman, and Rachel Denning. Membership req. https://t.co/b8dW69j0Gl

[The Way We Roll @MintyandFriend]

Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch recently said the term ‘disabled is in danger of losing all meaning. Do you agree? Phil and Simon discuss this on our latest podcast. Link to the show here: https://t.co/WSoO92rxNR #disabled #didabilityjibberjabber

[DiningwithDifference @DiningwithD]

We love Liz Carr 💜

[Abnormally Funny People @AbnormFunnyPeop]

Liz Carr talks to Kate Saffin at Fringe Review about her career spanning stand up, TV, film and theatre and how she was 'tricked' in to returning to Abnormally Funny People at this years Fringe.

https://t.co/xBMoJanASX

[DiningwithDifference @DiningwithD]

Twenty years! 👍🏼🌟

[Abnormally Funny People @AbnormFunnyPeop]

Renowned comedy critic Kate Copstick at The Scotsman. interviewed the OG Abnormally Funny People including mega stars Liz Carr and Chris McCausland. #EdFringe2025 #AFP20

[Abnormally Funny People @AbnormFunnyPeop]

Juliette Burton, Don Biswas, Steve Day and Tanyalee Davis all speak with The Skinny about Abnormally Funny People, comedy, performance and disability. #EdFringe25 #AFP20
https://t.co/BeQnsZy6wO

[DiningwithDifference @DiningwithD]

Looks good!

[Abnormally Funny People @AbnormFunnyPeop]

We have three captioned performances 11th, 16th and 20th.
Two BSL performances being 13th and 23rd.
All performances are relaxed.
(20th show is nearly sold out so get in quick, which is less relaxing.)

Tickets: https://t.co/1WSV4xecHA

[Abnormally Funny People @AbnormFunnyPeop]

We have three captioned performances 11th, 16th and 20th.
Two BSL performances being 13th and 23rd.
All performances are relaxed.
(20th show is nearly sold out so get in quick, which is less relaxing.)

Tickets: https://t.co/1WSV4xecHA

[Abnormally Funny People @AbnormFunnyPeop]

🗞️ New interview just dropped!

Our co-producer TV’s Simon Minty sat down with LouReviews to chat all things Abnormally Funny People — from our Fringe debut in 2005 to the incredible 20-year journey that’s brought us back to Edinburgh in 2025.

✨ Insightful, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes nuggets — have a read and get to know the story behind the show!

📖 Read the full interview:
https://t.co/67H9yLKkoI

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/QlhofQQDU9

📅 Line-ups: https://t.co/77X6rFD6LD

#AbnormallyFunnyPeople #AFP20 #EdFringe2025 #DareToDiscover #DisabilityComedy #FringePreview #LouReviews #BehindTheScenes #ComedyWithAStatement #SimonMinty

[Abnormally Funny People @AbnormFunnyPeop]

🎉 Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Line-up drop! 🎭
The core cast of Abnormally Funny People is confirmed, and you're the first to know.
Bold, brilliant, barrier-breaking comedy at Pleasance this August!

🎟️ Book now: https://t.co/oCT3Efo3uh
#DareToDiscover #EdFringe2025 #LiveComedy

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

Best bits compilation show was on Channel 4 last night, with many of the fun bits from this series of Gogglebox. It’s on All4 if you missed it. Hope you have a tip top weekend ahead. #Gogglebox 🤩

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

Hello lovely you. No video, just a pic this week of us ready for brand new Gogglebox, tonight at 9pm on Channel 4. BTW I think my jumper is orange, maybe peach. Jane said it’s pink. Hope you enjoy the show and have a wonderful weekend. 🧡

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

Fancy being on the new series of Sewing Bee? You need to be 18+ and have a passion for making clothes. Show makers happy to discuss any access needs with you and welcome all applications. https://t.co/n3oY7kqZvW

Applications Close: 8.00pm on Wednesday 14th May 2025

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

Impromptu dancing has broken out at the closing ceremony of the Global Disability Summit in Berlin. #GlobalDisabilitySummit

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

A splash of royalty on tonight’s Gogglebox. Kings and Queens…on the chessboard. Wanna be Princesses and Princes…getting married at first sight. And a special person, who like President Zelensky, no longer does Suits…but does know how to welcome her guests. #Gogglebox

[The Way We Roll @MintyandFriend]

In our latest podcast, with Henry Smith from Inclusively Made. #RepresentationMatters

[The Way We Roll @MintyandFriend]

Latest podcast out today! We speak with Henry Smith about Inclusively Made. Below is a bit more about our useful and engaging conversation. @PhilFriendEsq @simonminty https://t.co/DCpfeaODNW

[Simon Minty @simonminty]

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Oh and there’s a bumper Best of Gogglebox 2024 tonight at 9.15pm on C4 if you fancy it? Goes well with chocolates and a tipple. 😜 Take care and hope it's a lovely and peaceful time. 💖📺👀