Who are you?
I am Jenny Stokes, an actress who loves writing and performing comedy roles, hence Dolly Grip.

What’s your show about?
It’s about Dolly, a woman who is trying to find her way after losing first her mother and then her therapist! It’s a comedy monologue drawn from Dolly’s life. She’s like your Gran with attitude! She likes knitting, budgies, libraries and Birmingham. Well somebody’s got to!

Is this the first time you’ve played in Manchester?
Not quite. I did the Vagina Monologues at a Monologueslam event earlier this year. I loved it. The crowd were brilliant. I’m hoping the same lovely people will be up for more.

How long have you been doing comedy?
Since I was a child. I was the youngest of 3 sisters. It was the only way to survive their sadism and be allowed to hang out with them!

What are the 3 funniest words in the English language?
The Coalition Government?

Anything else you want to add?
Always always wine. Always add plenty. To any dish. Except porridge. To porridge add whisky.

And to add a little extra plug for the show... ‘Reshape while Damp’ features two funny women.

So you get two for the price of one. Naomi Paul and Jenny Stokes!

Show starts at 9:45PM and is approximately 1 hour long.
Tickets are £5.

Visit RESHAPE WHILE DAMP page here