Richard Stott debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019 in only his second year of stand-up. His critically acclaimed show Right Hand Man explored his disability (Poland Syndrome, a birth defect affecting his left hand) and was a hit with audiences, particularly pun lovers, earning a string of four-star reviews and finishing as Runner-Up in Dave’s Jokes of the Fringe.

Returning in 2022 and 2023, Richard continued his strong Fringe form, with jokes featured in The Times and The Guardian, as well as a shortlisting for the Amused Moose Comedy Award for his show Dear Lord What A Sad Little Life — a show he intentionally developed and rewrote daily during the run. Now, after a three-year break, he returns with his new show Streets Won’t Forget; a show about acceptance, identity and success (or lack of it).

Richard’s broadcast credits include: Comedy Central Live, The Stand Up Sketch Show, BBC News Quiz)

“Reminiscent of Jonathan Pie.”  ★★★★ - Three Weeks

Richard Stott: Streets Won’t Forget

Like his favourite genre of player Richard Stott (Comedy Central Live, The Stand Up Sketch Show, BBC News Quiz) has never quite made it anywhere, and in a world increasingly obsessed with success, you’d expect that to be frustrating… but he’s actually better than ever, he’s happy with moments of brilliance.

Yorkshire-born Richard has always been told he doesn’t have the accent, because he doesn’t. But why, when everyone else in his family does? Trying to answer that question leads him on a journey of self-discovery, confronting the social effects of his limb disability, the reasons he’s never fitted in with traditional masculinity, and his almost embarrassing need for acceptance.

Packed with the storytelling that’s earned him critical acclaim, alongside the sharp joke writing that saw him become a finalist in the UK Pun Championship 2026, Richard weaves through big themes and small details alike, from rejecting hustle culture to navigating jealousy of girlhood friendships, and building enough self-worth to get engaged.

A show of self-reflection about how a lifelong need for acceptance and success can quietly shape a person and the moment you realise you might not need either.