# Lara Ricote on Break Clause

> Lara Ricote's comedy show Break Clause wins praise as she shares her journey from standup to acting.
- Title: Lara Ricote on Break Clause · NME | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/features/tv-interviews/lara-ricote-interview-break-clause-inkling-comedy-channel-4-3973369
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:39:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lara ricote, break clause, channel 4, inkling, edinburgh comedy award, hearing aids, standup comedy, comedy show, tv show, romcom, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Lara Ricote's comedy show Break Clause has received nearly unanimously positive reviews and she is preparing for her next creative project.