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Aaron Simmonds
Transform workplace inclusion with Aaron Simmonds, comedian and disability advocate. Aaron works with organisations to challenge misconceptions, promote diversity, and deliver authentic storytelling, recognised by BBC's Galton & Simpson bursary and Edinburgh Fringe acclaim.
Aaron Simmonds is a comedian who has been unable to stand for 30 years, yet he excels in comedy. His unique perspective on life, often from a lower vantage point, gives him a wealth of stories and a sore neck. Aaron's comedy is rooted in storytelling, featuring clever one-liners and sharp observations.
While his disability informs his material, it is not confined to it. He has a strong stage presence and is regarded as a promising talent in the comedy scene. In 2019, Aaron debuted his acclaimed show, Disabled Coconut, at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The show explored his complex relationships and the absurdity of “competitive disability,” addressing misconceptions about his abilities due to his upper body strength and sports background. When Aaron decided to adapt Disabled Coconut into a sitcom, he collaborated with his friend Jon Stapley, a professional journalist and writer in London. Jon contributed valuable insights, including the nuances of language. Together, they developed a sitcom pilot that received a Commendation in the “Screenshot” competition by South of the River and SISTER, and was selected as one of the final six for the BBC’s inaugural Galton & Simpson bursary from over 2,500 entries.
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To book Aaron Simmonds, email aaron.simmonds@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Aaron's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Aaron Simmonds delivers stand-up through a storytelling format built on one-liners and observational material drawn from his lived experience as a wheelchair user. His show Disabled Coconut, which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, demonstrates his use of personal narrative to examine themes such as competitive disability and social misconceptions.
Aaron Simmonds performs stand-up comedy built around storytelling, sharp observation, and material drawn from his experience as a disabled performer, including the theme of competitive disability explored in his show Disabled Coconut. His headline credential is the Edinburgh Fringe debut of Disabled Coconut in 2019, with the subsequent sitcom adaptation receiving a Commendation in the Screenshot competition and selection as one of six finalists from over 2,500 entries for the BBC's inaugural Galton & Simpson bursary.
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