Celya AB Swimming

Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, this is the stunning debut hour full of “sharp and observant gags” (Joe Lycett) from one of comedy's most exciting breakthrough voices.

A show about moving from Paris to Birmingham, finding yourself and learning to swim at 25. Chortle Best Newcomer winner 2022. Star of BBC’s New Comedy Award and Funny Festival Live. Tour support for Maria Bamford, The Guilty Feminist and St Vincent. Celya's magnetic stage presence and brilliantly crafted material has been seen on Comedy Central and the BBC. 

  • Celya AB on Comedy Central Live
  • “Great jokes, both classy and funny. A thoroughly engaging presence… a fine talent”

    Chortle
  • “A knowing, multifaceted show…with an instinctive silliness.”

    ★★★★ The Scotsman
  • “Celya AB is definitely one to watch.”

    ★★★★ The Skinny
  • “A strong debut hour by a comic shooting to fame.”

    ★★★★ The List
  • “It’s a year of incredibly strong debuts at Edinburgh Fringe, and Celya AB is right up there at the top.”

    ★★★★ Funny Women
  • “Celya AB really is all that.”

    ★★★★ The Comic’s Comic