Krystal Evans: From the Ashes

Escaping the house fire which tragically killed your sister and left you with PTSD at the age of 14 might not seem an obvious basis for a stand-up show, but Krystal Evans managed exactly that with her award-nominated hour, and now debut book, The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp. Evans' memoir shares how she went from the ashes of disaster to centre stage in a true story that's dark, heartbreaking, inspiring, and hilarious (often all at once). Chaired by Josie Long.

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