A combination of storytelling and stand-up comedy, Jake’s material often explores themes of masculinity and mental health through stories from Jake’s real life as a partially sighted person, who grew up in the North East of England with a disabled, working-class Dad.
Jake has had acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with his shows “Help! I’m Trapped In The Body Of An Adequate Comedian!” and “Neurotica”, securing four-star reviews across the board and a nomination for Neurodiverse Review’s Visually Impaired Excellence Award at Edinburgh Fringe 2022.
He has also taken his most recent show on a UK tour, with dates in Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol and two dates at London’s VAULT Festival.
One of the Must-See New Acts at The Edinburgh Fringe’ - Huffington Post
'I admire his hutzpah...go see Jake Donaldson!' - Matthew Crosby (Pappy's, Radio X, The Last Leg)
‘One of the best comedy show titles at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe’ - British Comedy Guide
‘Refreshingly diverse material’ - Britevents.com
‘Full of heart...top class anecdotal comedy...will have you roaring with laughter.’ - Blizzard Comedy
"Full of heart...top class anecdotal comedy...will have you roaring with laughter" - Blizzard Comedy
