Series 3 of Ability coming in February 2021
Recording series two in the studio....those were the days!
I'm very happy to be able to tell you that the third series of my BBC Radio 4 sitcom, Ability, will be broadcast weekly from Wednesday 10th February 2021.
For those of you who don't know, Ability is a sitcom about a disabled bloke called Matt. He can’t speak, and sometimes uses his disability to his advantage and can be a bit of a dick at times. So obviously it’s purely fictional!
He shares a flat with his best mate Jess (who he also fancies) and he has a very dodgy carer called Bob. Together they get up to quite a lot of mischief. In the past, they have decided to become drug dealers just to see if they could get away with it and set up a robot sex line to make a bit of money from lonely old men. You can expect more of this sort of thing in the third series too.
You can catch up with series one and two over on BBC Sounds.
Despite being taped remotely, with the cast in our homes, after plans for a studio taping in November had to be abandoned because of Covid, I still really enjoyed doing it. At least this way I don't have to get dressed!
I really enjoyed writing this series with Kat Butterfield and Daniel Audritt, and it was great to see the cast again. We always have a great laugh together when we're recording and this time was no different.
I'm looking forward to letting people hear what Matt, Bob and Jess have been up to in the last year or so. Make sure you tune in (or whatever the kids do these days!)
Big up the @GleeClubBham for helping me back up when I fell last night! I’m there again tonight if you want to see the results. Lost Balance Guy strikes again 🤕🤕😂😂
Enough is enough. It's time the theatre industry gave disabled people the equality and equity that we deserve. Disabled voices must be heard.
Read my open letter here: http://www.shonalouise.com/2021/10/an-open-letter-to-commercial-theatre.html
Screen reader accessible version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YcIGXG1QxO6A27GIlDAnJp7IZv_ii02wvys5LFSALss/edit?usp=sharing
#AccessibilityInTheatres
Very excited to be recording this for Christmas!
ITVForEveryone on Twitter
”We're super excited to see @LostVoiceGuy hit our TV screens later this year in our new commission, Lost Voice Guy's Christmas Comedy Showcase! ...
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We're super excited to see @LostVoiceGuy hit our TV screens later this year in our new commission, Lost Voice Guy's Christmas Comedy Showcase! https://twitter.com/Broadcastnow/status/1450770560057843716
😂😂😂. Looking forward to it!
@LostVoiceGuy @StandNewcastle We're ready for your show here in May! 😇
The @standnewcastle always know how to make me feel special! 😂😂😂
Last chance to get tickets to my show at @StandNewcastle on Sunday! Come and see me in my favourite place!
.@LostVoiceGuy: Work In Progress (𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬!)
Sun 17th Oct | Doors 7:30pm | Show 8:30pm
The Britain’s Got Talent winner will poke fun at his life living as a disabled person in a post-apocalyptic world
Tix: £12/£10 here http://ow.ly/9m1Z50GqcnW
#comedy #newcastle
🚨 LAST CALL FOR TICKETS FOR TONIGHTS @LaurelsWhitley SHOW 🚨
MC @halbranson introduces;
Nicola Mantalios // @jgradythomas // @LostVoiceGuy 🔥
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. Ticketsss - https://feltnowt.co.uk/events/85/
Come join me this Sunday in Newcastle! https://twitter.com/StandGlasgow/status/1448914069986201633
Really looking forward to this at the weekend!
.@LostVoiceGuy: Work In Progress (𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬!)
Sun 17th Oct | Doors 7:30pm | Show 8:30pm
The Britain’s Got Talent winner will poke fun at his life living as a disabled person in a post-apocalyptic world
Tix: £12/£10 here http://ow.ly/9m1Z50GqcnW
#comedy #newcastle
We're back at @LaurelsWhitley this weekend for 2 shows -1 of which is sold out! Make sure you get tix for Friday so you don't miss out!
MC @halbranson introduces;
Nicola Mantalios // @jgradythomas // @LostVoiceGuy 🔥
Before they're all gone! Tix - https://feltnowt.co.uk/events/85/
I’m having an old friend for dinner! Find out more soon at @LaughterLounge. You’ll die laughing….
❤️
Rosie Jones on Twitter
”The sad thing is that I‘m not surprised at the ableist abuse I‘ve received tonight regarding my appearance on Question Time. ItR...
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The sad thing is that I’m not surprised at the ableist abuse I’ve received tonight regarding my appearance on Question Time. It’s indicative of the country we live in right now. I will keep on speaking up, in my wonderful voice, for what I believe in.
Today marks the day that the government are removing £20 per from UC
That's £80 per month. By doing so this will drive hundreds of thousands of disabled people & carers, (many of them children) - into poverty and hardship
JOIN @DUnionUK TO FIGHT BACK
http://disabilityunion.co.uk
Dominic has summed up the Conservative party perfectly here! What a hero!
"You're an Eton millionaire who doesn't care about disabled people."
Jacob Rees-Mogg is confronted by Dominic Hutchins who says that he had to prove he had cerebral palsy to claim benefits.
Looking forward to doing a work in progress of my new show 'Cerebral LOLsy' at my favourite @StandNewcastle next Sunday! Come and watch! https://www.thestand.co.uk/performances/1081-10974-lost-voice-guy-work-in-progress-20211017-newcastle/
It's World Cerebral Palsy Day so remember to send your children to school dressed as a disabled person! #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #WorldCPDay
TONIGHT - FREE TICKETS!
Mon 4th Oct | Doors7/Show8pm
@fredmacaulay is joined by @Thegavinwebster @NathanCaton @erikaehler @esther_manito @laurenpattison @MichaelAkadiri @LostVoiceGuy & @JokesWithMark
Free but ticketed - info here http://ow.ly/EFnT50Glbu9
#comedy #newcastle
This is so important! I'm sick of getting other people to ring up and buy my tickets for me. It's 2021!
Georgia Vine on Twitter
”Due to recent events I decided the next steps was to make a petition to change this ableist system to make accessible tickets accessible. Plea...
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Due to recent events I decided the next steps was to make a petition to change this ableist system to make accessible tickets accessible.
Please sign and share!
Stop accessible concert tickets being inaccessible to purchase!
https://www.change.org/stop-accessible-concert-ticket-being-inaccessible-to-purchase
Just spoke to a very rude woman about delivery of my new mobility scooter from @EasyLivingMob. I'd suggest avoiding them if I were you.
Had a great time in Dublin a few weeks ago!
The @standnewcastle always know how to make me feel special! 😂😂😂
I’m having an old friend for dinner! Find out more soon at @thelaughterlounge. You’ll die laughing….
Friday night gigging…
Had a great time in Dublin a few weeks ago!
Looks like you had an awesome time Lee x
Dublin is a great city
Love Dublin x
Love Dublin xx
One of my favourite places to be 🤩
Looks like fun!!
In Dublin myself as we speak (sorry!) for my 50th birthday! It’s a fantastic city, I have been coming here for years. So glad you enjoyed it!
I love you sir
Who's the lovely lady
Love ya murder outfit 😆
All I want for Christmas is ME!
You so deserve this lee. I’m thrilled for you. Can’t wait to see your show ❤️. Well done xxx❤️❤️❤️
Brilliant! Definitely looking forward to that 👏👏👏🥳
Great news! Something new on the telly this year! Seen you a few times in Edinburgh.
Cant wait for this. Keep us updated with date and time please
Fantastic seen you in Edinburgh
Fantastic👏👏 well done to you
Wow Lee this is amazing news! Congrats! 🙂
Congratulations!!! Huge well done xxx
Nice I can't wait for this
Good lad, looking forward to seeing this.
Fab 👏👏👏
At last… something new and funny to watch at Christmas instead of the same repeats! Can’t wait Lee and can’t wait to see you next spring
Joann Emmerson
awesome!!!!!
Amazing!!
Kellie Milano this will be fab x
Hopefully take the BTA of your fellow geordies Ant and Dec
Brilliant!!!
Brilliant! 👏👏
Fantastic news!
Nice work 😁
Well deserved Lee
Excellent news!
Will look forward to this!!
Congratulations
The @standnewcastle always know how to make me feel special! 😂😂😂
Is that the Wish version of you?
Really Quiet Dude
Did it leave you…speechless? 🤭
That's love. The Stand team don't make the effort to take the piss out of folk they don't like.
….what you order Lost Voice Guy from Wish 🤣
Maybe they thought it was temporary ?! 🤪
I have been thinking about this, perhaps you could sell franchises to tribute acts under the "No Voice Man" brand? You'd make a blinking fortune!! "I'm only in it for the parking and the franchise fees"
It's ok, they were expecting a tribute act
Way silent bro
Jack Raine I noticed this when we were waiting for show to start 😂😂
You know you’ve made it when you get your own tribute act!
It could be your superhero name 😉
I thought of...
Wondering what your costume would look like
You are simply amazing!
7/10 for effort but must do better 😉
lol no voice man sponsored by a microphone company - .... lol
They got one word correct. Credit where credit is due.
I saw you there around 2011
Have you got a shortcut for 'for f*** sake' on your keyboard? 😁 😎
Only one star? You should have at least five.
Are you stealing some copycat's dressing room? :-p
the buggers lol gotta laugh though int ya
Four letter words can be tricky lol
Only one star?!!! Shocking!
This is tonight! I can’t wait!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsI really enjoyed it Lee.
Have a great time..
Enjoy 😊 x
Last chance to get tickets for this on Sunday! Come and see me in my favourite comedy club!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsReally good show tonight - well done lad
Jack Raine tickets already booked!
Wish I could be there
I would definitely go to one of his shows if he ever came my way. Super funny guy!!
Looking forward to this on Sunday! Tickets still available if you’re quick!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsI’m having an old friend for dinner! Find out more soon at @thelaughterlounge. You’ll die laughing….
I know everyone has a different sense of humour. But for me, this is not funny.
If people make you sick, you should cook them longer.
Love you! You always make me laugh!
With fava beans and a nice Chianti?
Did you bring the Chianti?
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Hilarious 😂 😂 😂
Lee, you are off your rocker, bonkers!
Really good
Suits you, sir
Don't forget the wine lol 😆 😉
Not sure I want to know more😳
With Fava Beans?
Dark lol!
Is it Jonny Awsum? 🤣🤣
O M G So perfect!!!!!
Lmao brilliant
🤣🤣🤣
🤣😏💖
😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jenima Lyon !
Looking forward to doing a work in progress of my new show 'Cerebral LOLsy' at my favourite The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle next Sunday! Come and watch!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsCOME TO USA
Have a good one 👍
Hopefully you can get to the isle of wight sometime?
It's World Cerebral Palsy Day so remember to send your children to school dressed as a disabled person! #worldcerebralpalsyday #worldcpday
My daughter has cerebral palsy so she is dressing as a disabled person today and always 😂😂
I'm going to send my kid to school as Helen Keller, she don't listen to me anyway
If I were still at school I'd bunk off and just say I went as an invisible disability
Don't know what's funnier. The joke or those that don't get it, or obviously have never seen you perform 🤣
My son has Down syndrome and dresses as a disabled person everyday 😂
Love this 😂 Needed a little laugh this morning after battling with trying to find a school suitable for our son who has CP. I know my son would find this hilarious.
Done!! This is my amazing son in his awesome chair! ❤️ his sister made no effort at all!
Lost Voice Guy , would it be going too far to send my child as Oscar Pistorius dressed in striped jumpsuit 🤔
My son is sooo committed to World Cerebral Palsy Day he goes to school as a disabled person EVERY day 😂🙈 😂🙈 (laughter is definitely among the best medicines)
I don’t think a disability can be dressed especially if you have learning difficulties To see me I look normal as they say hidden disabilities are not to be made fun of in fact any disabilities are sick to be made fun of
My son is undiagnosed but he's so into this that he goes to school every weekday as a disabled person! I'm super proud to be his mum and he is super embarrassed by me. But I made him in my tummy and I remind him of this all the time! He's in a wheelchair so he can't escape the mummy kisses!!!
Better for children to learn about disabilities. Wheelchairs they can see and not disabilities are obvious. Just teaching children to be considerate to others is enough. Just getting adults to be the same as adults learn from children sometimes
I’m dyslexic and have ADD. As a kid, I guess I could have worn a tee shirt that had Moinca written on it, along with a headband with a squirrel dangling from it? 🤷🏼♀️🤣
My daughter has cerebral palsy. She inspires me every day. You inspire everyone with your humour and positive attitude. 💗👏
My boy has CP so sent him as a disabled boy too xx
My beautiful daughter, sadly no longer with us. Remembered everyday, not just today.
My boys autistic nonverbal SPD gdd genetic microduplication you can't tell by looking at him just when he stims jumps about ect whow,d you dress this ????
Absolutely brilliant. My girls have gone to school wearing green.
Always Lee, always… 😉
OMG do some of you not know Lee? This is him a comedian he takes the water out of himself not others! It's a joke! 😂
What a shame, this is the first mention I have seen of this. Have a great day.xx
The way my kids dress themselves, you'd think they were 🤣🤣🤣
😂 luv u Lee just spat my coffee out reading that 💙
Done!!
They have no problem doing that all by themselves ❤️
This is so important! I'm sick of getting other people to ring up and buy my tickets for me. It's 2021!
Please sign and share!
Stop accessible concert tickets being inaccessible to purchase!
Also, pricing accessibility - very often accessible seats are in “premium” seating areas and twice as expensive as the most affordable seating options. There should be accessible seats available at every price point.
I fully agree although having a separate line fully worked to my advantage been only 4th in the queue for Ed sheeran tickets though so guess not always a bad thing xx
Im deaf and every venue we use my wife has to book them on my behalf its a joke
Early release O2 tickets don’t include accessible tickets either.
Done
Done
Done
Done 👍
It's always a pain getting accessible tickets. I'm fairly new to disabled life, and recently tried getting tickets for a gig. Finding out that a venue that holds thousands has only 4 wheelchair spaces was a real kick in the teeth.
Disabled tickets can now b purchased online for most venues but beware if through ticketmaster they arnt always released, this happened to me recently and I had to trail all the way to the venue to get my tickets
I am deaf.. arguing with a supermarket at the moment because of similar issues
All done xx
Done x
Signed and shared.
Signed, Lee. xx
Jerry Ashworth Yvonne Bretland
Done and shared
I will sign it Lee hit the nail on the head I have this issue to
