A BRILLIANT television comedian has said she had a "wonderful" and "joyous" time as she performed her debut headline show in Colchester.
Rosie Jones, the enormously funny stand-up, writer, and television personality, brought her Triple Threat tour to the Mercury Theatre, in Balkerne Gate, Colchester, on Wednesday.
Although the comedian has performed in Colchester before as part of a comedy night, this marked her first outing as a headliner - coincidentally this was also on Rosie’s first ever national tour.
Rosie, 33, who has cerebral palsy, has risen to fame over the last few years thanks to her witty and down-to-earth sense of humour.
The creative is also widely known for her larger-than-life personality and appearances on television programmes such as The Last Leg and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
Before Rosie's Triple Threat show in Colchester, which started at 8.30pm, the comic took to the stage to introduce herself, telling the crowd what they could expect from the hour-long set.
She also took the time to cheekily mention how attendees could buy her merchandise after the performance.
"Are you ready for some comedy?," she said.
"I'm a triple threat. I'm disabled, gay and a pr**ck. The BBC love me.
"This is my first ever tour and meeting you is my favourite part. Colchester, I love you already."
Rosie also explained how, if anyone in the crowd couldn't understand what she was saying due to her “cerebral palsy and strong Yorkshire accent", they could just "assume it is funny”.
After a quick 20-minute interlude the show officially started, and it was as hilarious an experience as I expected.
Over the course of the two-hour gig Rosie discussed her desire to become a national treasure, buying a flat with BBC money, family and teenage antics. She also touched on dating, being spotted in public, disability, ableism, and... vulvas.
Undoubtedly, her first headline show in the city was a triumph and many of those in the crowd agreed.
Lorraine Usher, from Colchester, said: "It was as good as I thought it was going to be. I had stumbled upon on it from an email from the Mercury theatre. So funny."
Her son, Nathan Usher, added: “Marvellous, so marvellous. Well worth every penny. Very funny."
Nick White also thought it was "hilarious from start to finish."
Sam Absolon, from Colchester, also enjoyed the comedian's show.
He said: “Absolutely brilliant, so inclusive and so lighthearted."
Elisha Buchanan, meanwhile, said: "Rosie is amazing, her comedy has always got me. As soon as we knew she was going to be here, we had to get tickets."
After concluding her performance, which ended with an eruptive applause from the audience, Rosie briefly spoke to the Gazette, explaining what she thought of her first time headlining a venue in the city.
Rosie said: "Colchester was such a joyous show and I had a wonderful time. I will definitely be back."
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