Emma Doran did her very first stand-up gig while on maternity leave - she won best act that night and hasn’t stopped gigging since! As well as sold out tours across Ireland and the UK, Emma has appeared on Last One Laughing hosted by Graham Norton and published a bestselling memoir which explored family, friendship, young motherhood and taking risks.
We discuss how becoming a parent built discipline, focus and work ethic, why Emma has never released a full show and why she now wishes she had, why it’s easier to express anger and vulnerability on stage than in real life, the connection between self-worth and performance, why comedians are so hard on themselves and is Emma Doran happy…
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Catch Up with Emma:
Emma Doran is on tour with EMMACULATE throughout the UK and Ireland until April 2026.
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