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Forget Me Not: A Relatable Requiem and Comedy Celebration

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Amelia Hamilton, a self-identifying woman in STEM and the UK's only female stand-up rap comedian, is set to make her eagerly anticipated Edinburgh Fringe debut with "Forget Me Not," a show that seamlessly blends eulogies, fire, and family with an original soundtrack of live beats. This relatable rapper's requiem and comedic celebration is an anthem for anyone who wants to be everything: a lover and a fighter, a girl boss, and a woman in STEM, all while being forgotten. By the end of the hour, Amelia will convince the audience that the ultimate freedom is to be erased.

Key Takeaways:

  • Amelia Hamilton is the UK's only female stand-up rap comedian, blurring the lines between razor-sharp stand-up and rapid-fire rhymes.
  • She has performed at various UK comedy circuits, including the Komedia in Brighton and The Stand in Edinburgh, making her mark in rooms across the country.
  • Amelia was a finalist in the 2023 Musical Comedy Awards, the runner-up in the 2024 Komedia New Comedy Awards, and a BBC New Comedy Awards Nominee in the same year.
  • She has supported both Zoe Lyons and internet sensation Derek Mitchell on tour in 2025 and has earned airplay on BBC Radio and featured on BBC iPlayer with her witty, earworm tracks.
  • Amelia is currently working on a comedy rap album to accompany her debut hour and creates content and hosts events in the finance, tech, and AI sectors as a self-declared woman in STEM.
  • Amelia's show, "Forget Me Not," runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from July 30 to August 24 (except August 11) at 21:45 at Pleasance Courtyard - The Attic.

Statistics:

  • Amelia has performed across the UK comedy circuit, making her visible in various rooms up and down the country.
  • She was a finalist in the 2023 Musical Comedy Awards and the runner-up in the 2024 Komedia New Comedy Awards.
  • Amelia has earned airplay on BBC Radio and featured on BBC iPlayer with her witty, earworm tracks.
  • She has created content and hosted events in the finance, tech, and AI sectors as a self-declared woman in STEM.
  • "Forget Me Not" will be performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for approximately one month, from July 30 to August 24.

Sources:

  • The UK's only female stand-up rap comedian is Amelia Hamilton, as stated on her social media profiles.
  • Amelia has performed at the Komedia in Brighton and The Stand in Edinburgh, according to various online articles and event listings.
  • Amelia was a finalist in the 2023 Musical Comedy Awards, as reported by the Musical Comedy Awards' official website.
  • Amelia was the runner-up in the 2024 Komedia New Comedy Awards, as stated on the Komedia New Comedy Awards' official website.
  • Amelia earned airplay on BBC Radio and featured on BBC iPlayer with her witty, earworm tracks, according to various online articles and radio listings.
  • Amelia is currently working on a comedy rap album to accompany her debut hour, as stated on her social media profiles.
  • "Forget Me Not" will run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from July 30 to August 24 (except August 11) at 21:45 at Pleasance Courtyard - The Attic, according to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's official program.

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