Take Autistic License to the Edinburgh Fringe!

Hello there!

My name is Ian Lynam, I'm a 28-year-old Irish autistic advocate and comedian, and I'll soon be heading to the Edinburg Fringe with Gilded Balloon! My show, Autistic License, discusses the stigma of growing up autistic, the history of autism and how we define ourselves against our labels.

This show saw a sold-out debut at Dublin Fringe 2021 and was meant to make its UK premiere with the Vault Festival in London. Unfortunately, Covid-19 saw the festival cancelled, which has been one of many disruptions in planning a production in the past few years. The pandemic has heightened costs across the board and made taking a show abroad even riskier. However, this show represents half a decade's worth of work on my part and performing in the Gilded Balloon means more to me than I can express.

I need to raise funds to pay registration, rent the venue and provide accommodation for myself and my crew. I work full-time alongside performing, but ongoing student debt has made meeting costs a challenge. I'd greatly appreciate anything you can give!