A rising star blind comedian and a member of the award-winning band The Young’uns, David Eagle.
David Eagle is a member of three-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning band The Young’uns.
David, a rising star in comedy, is known for his humor that explores the surreal aspects of everyday life through the lens of his blindness. With numerous competition wins and quality performances in comedy clubs, he brings a unique perspective to the stage.
Occasionally incorporating his accordion, he adds a musical touch to his act, including a praised George Formby parody. Apart from his stand-up success, David is a member of the award-winning band The Young’uns.
Formerly a folk musician, he transitioned into stand-up, winning accolades like New Comedian Of The Year and gaining nominations at the Chortle Awards. Now a fixture on the professional comedy circuit, David is poised for continued success.
David shared about:
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David’s first experience at a challenging gig where the audience had red cards to heckle comedians.
- Despite of his initial difficulties, he found his way into stand-up by incorporating stories about being blind, discovering unexpected moments that made people laugh, and continuously refining his act through real-time audience reactions.
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He shares a humorous and self-deprecating story about a stand-up comedy performance.