Everything's coming up Rosie

Comedian and campaigner Rosie Jones is Bristol-bound as she brings her new tour to the Old Vic - and she's got plenty to tell us

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THIS year is a big year for comedian Rosie Jones, who is back out on tour with her latest stand-up show I Can't Tell What She's Saying, which comes to Bristol on October 13. She has also starred in a bold new Channel 4 comedy that she has co-written, entitled Pushers, and a second run of her hit Comedy Central series Out Of Order is in the pipeline too.

There really is no stopping Rosie. She has also found the time to set up the Rosie Jones Foundation, which is on a mission to empower lives and change minds, taking a stand against isolation for individuals living with cerebral palsy. Rosie's tour will also include in-person events around the UK.

These are the two sides to Rosie Jones. The outrageously funny, irreverent comedian and the committed campaigner determined to fight for what she believes in. She talks about her tour, her latest TV comedy and her charity below. She also spills the beans on the true love of her life - gravy.

Thanks for finding the time to do this interview. You're always busy, aren’t you?

Yes. I go through my life apologising mostly to friends and family for not seeing them. Things are pretty full-on.

Let's talk first about the tour. You've recently done some warm-ups. Is it in good shape?

I did a work in progress in Melbourne in March and April and I've been doing a lot of gigs here ever since, so I know what I'm going to be talking about. Anyone who has seen me perform live before will know that it will be fun, positive and very rude. If you like what I do on TV or you've seen me live before and liked it you won't be disappointed.

One of the other things you talk about is the pressure of representing a large section of the population? You've been very outspoken on disability issues in the past...