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Lara Ricote on Break Clause
Lara Ricote's comedy show Break Clause wins praise as she shares her journey from standup to acting.
In brief
Lara Ricote's comedy show Break Clause wins praise as she shares her journey from standup to acting. Lara Ricote's comedy show Break Clause has received nearly unanimously positive reviews and she is preparing for her next creative project. Originally reported by NME.
Break Clause premise
Break Clause, Channel 4's hit new romcom, succeeds where others fail because its premise leaves room for both wonder and cold, hard, hilarious reality.
Ben's struggle
Ben, played by Samuel Bottomley, makes ends meet by bin-diving and taking part in medical trials after graduating from university.
Lil's optimism
Lil injects sadness and frustration with moments of wide-eyed optimism and a determined joie de vivre.
Lil's dance scene
Lil joins a street dance group before her dream collapses, then backs out when her excitement isn't reciprocated.
Lara Ricote's role
Lara Ricote plays Lil in Break Clause, her first leading role after winning the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer in 2022.
Break Clause reception
Break Clause has received nearly unanimously positive reviews and Ricote is flattered but not surprised by the response.
Inkling recognition
Inkling, Ricote's recent comedy show, was shortlisted for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show.
Ricote's energy
Ricote describes her energy as so intense that after being out, she drops her bones in exhaustion.
Breakup timing
Ricote's breakup just before filming helped her develop the emotional intelligence for Break Clause.
Hearing aids
Ricote wears hearing aids, which she says are a fundamental part of why she engages with life so aggressively.
Inkling and hearing
Ricote's standup show Inkling explores her identity as a hard of hearing person with hearing aids.
Break Clause impact
Break Clause has received nearly unanimously positive reviews and Ricote is preparing for her next creative project.
The big picture
Lara Ricote's comedy show Break Clause has received nearly unanimously positive reviews and she is preparing for her next creative project.
