Abigail Rolling
- freelance criminal defence solicitor, comedian, writer
Dark. Funny. Underfunded. And that's just Abby.
The criminal justice system is too. In August 2022, Abby made her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, performing her sell out hour long stand up comedy and storytelling show. The show sold out again in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Abby has practiced as a criminal defence solicitor for almost thirty years, obtaining her Higher Rights in 2000. She's a standup performer and writer of real wit and originality, tackling some difficult material with her laser insight and bleak northern humour. Abby is represented by frances@rochellestevens.com
Shit Lawyer live in London: charity gig for APPEAL
Sunday 2 November 2025, 5.30pm
For one night only, a special performance of Shit Lawyer, raising much-needed funds for APPEAL, the charity and law practice dedicated to challenging wrongful convictions and promoting a fairer justice system.
See the four star Edinburgh Fringe sell out show and raise money for this fantastic charity on Sunday 2 November at 5.30pm at the iconic Angel Comedy venue, The Bill Murray.
Tickets on sale now - click here to buy yours!
Thanks to generous sponsorship by Mountford Chambers and the kind backing of Angel Comedy and WeGotTickets, all proceeds from the show will go to APPEAL to help support more individuals and their families who have experienced a miscarriage of justice and who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer.
Shit Lawyer live dates 2025
Up next:
Shit Lawyer charity gig for APPEAL
Sunday 2 November, 5.30pm - Angel Comedy: The Bill Murray, 39 Queens Head Street, London, N1 8NQ
All proceeds to APPEAL, book tickets here!
Wednesday 30 April - Comedy Balloon Manchester
Saturday 3 May, 2pm - Lancaster Comedy Festival
The Storey - Auditorium
Sunday 11 May, 6.30pm - Square Hole Comedy Sheffield
Friday 23 May, 8pm (doors 7pm) - Belton Kitchen
Friday 6 June, 8pm - Ram Comedy Festival Derby
Dubrek
Saturday 21 June, 5pm - Scarborough Fringe
Library - small room
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July, 4.30pm - Lee Wood Hotel, Buxton. SOLD OUT
Saturday 19 July, 7.30pm - Seven Arts Leeds
Thursday 24 July, 7.30pm - Durham Fringe, Vane Tempest at Dunelm House SOLD OUT
Saturday 9 August, 8.30pm - Camden Fringe, Museum of Comedy, London
Sunday 10 August, 4pm - Camden Fringe, The Bill Murray, Angel, London
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Saturday 16-Sunday 17, 12.20pm Gilded Balloon - Coorie
SOLD OUT
Monday 18-Monday 25 August, 6.20pm - Gilded Balloon - Nip
SOLD OUT
2024 dates
Women in Comedy Festival MCR
Creatures Comedy Club
Angel Comedy Club, London
Thursday 19 September, 6pm SOLD OUT
The Bill Murray, Islington
Bakewell Town Hall
Friday 13 September, 8pm SOLD OUT
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
August 2-11, 13-18, 20-25, 8.20pm
SOLD OUT
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Durham Fringe Festival
Wednesday 24 July, 7.30pm SOLD OUT
Thursday 25 July, 7.30pm SOLD OUT
Vane Tempest @Dunelm House
Buxton Festival Fringe
Sunday 14 July, 8pm SOLD OUT
Thursday 18 July, 2pm SOLD OUT
Leeds Seven Arts
Saturday 27 July, 7.30pm SOLD OUT
Seven Artspace, Chapel Allerton
Comedy Balloon Manchester
Wednesday 3 July
Cottingham Comedy Club (Hull)
Thursday 13 June, 8pm
Llangollen Comedy Club
Llangollen Town Hall
Saltaire Brewery Comedy Sessions
Thursday 18 April, 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
Bath Comedy Festival
Sunday 14 April, 5.30pm (doors 5pm)
Belton Coffee House
Friday 5 April, 7.30pm
4* ''She has a wonderfully wry way with words... plenty of droll fun'
- The Quinntessential Review
'Skilfully draws out the tragi-comic realities of her job'
- Steve Bennett, Chortle
'Fascinating and revealing... Like the Secret Barrister, but with gags and a face'
- The Scotsman
'Everyone needs to hear this'
- Chris Lang, screenwriter 'Unforgotten' (ITV)
'She's ace'
- Micky P Kerr (Really Funny Comedy)
‘A good hour of comedy. Wears her political and social heart on her sleeve... hits the important jokes perfectly’
- The Wee Review
'Some of the cleverest writing I've heard, beautifully balanced... truly masterful'
- RockCentral Promotions
