Viral Mum Inspires Comedian's Latest Show

Tatty Macleod's story begins in Zimbabwe, where she was born to British parents, before being raised in France, an experience that would later inform her bilingual comedy style. Her background in theatre, where she trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, laid the groundwork for her eventual transition into comedy in 2018. It was here that she began to explore her dual identities and the code-switching that comes with being a French-British comedian.

As Tatty Macleod takes to the stage at Where Else? in Margate on Monday, 2 November 2026, she will be performing a work-in-progress version of her new show, Things My Mother Did. This show is a deeply personal exploration of her own life choices, set against the backdrop of her mother's experiences. Her mother, who became known as 'Trench Lady' after a video of her digging a trench went viral, is the inspiration behind this new material. Tatty will be contrasting her own life with her mother's, asking whether she is becoming her mother, and what this means for her own sense of identity.

Tatty Macleod's rise to fame has been swift and impressive, with her debut live show, Fugue, premiering to sold-out crowds at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. Her French vs English sketches have amassed over fifty million views across Instagram and TikTok, and she has built a large and dedicated online following. Her work is characterised by its thoughtful exploration of dual identities and the complexities of code-switching. With a Substack, Tatty en Terrasse, and a non-fiction book due in 2027, Tatty Macleod is a comedian who is always pushing the boundaries of her craft.

The show, Things My Mother Did, is a chance to see Tatty Macleod's new material in development, and to witness her unique blend of humour and introspection. To see the show, tickets are with the button beside the article. As Tatty Macleod navigates the complexities of her own identity, and the influence of her mother's life choices, this show is sure to be a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to become oneself.

With her mother's viral video as a starting point, Tatty Macleod's show is a nuanced exploration of the relationships between mothers and daughters, and the ways in which our choices are shaped by those who come before us. As she performs at Where Else? in Margate, Tatty Macleod will be offering a glimpse into her own life, and the ways in which she is navigating the complexities of identity, inheritance, and becoming oneself.