Taylor Tomlinson is turning her personal struggles into comedy that connects deeply with her audience. The 31-year-old comedian will perform at Dublin’s 3Arena on July 13 as part of her Save Me Tour. Her new show draws on her strict religious upbringing, family loss, mental health, and dating life as a public figure.
Tomlinson grew up in a strict Christian home where Harry Potter was banned for being too close to the devil. After her mother died when she was eight, her faith began to shift. Still, church played a key role in her early comedy career. As a teenager, she joined a six-week stand-up course that led to success on the Christian comedy circuit. But she soon felt limited by its boundaries. A joke about fear in the bedroom got her in trouble, pushing her to break free and explore mainstream comedy.
At 21, she stepped into the wider comedy world and never looked back. Her twenties were a time of untangling from her religious past, therapy, and discovering her own beliefs. Now, she views religion with more balance, and always adds humor to her reflections.
Since 2020, Tomlinson’s career has skyrocketed. She released three Netflix specials: Quarter-Life Crisis (2020), Look At You (2022), and Have It All (2024). She also became the only female host of a late-night show in the US with After Midnight. Offstage, her life changed too. She ended an engagement, was diagnosed with bipolar II, came out as bisexual, lived on both coasts, and toured constantly. These personal moments became part of her comedy, which fans love for its honesty and wit.
Tomlinson admits this openness has a cost. She’s been moving at full speed for ten years out of fear and ambition. Now, she wants to focus more on her health and personal life. Therapy helps her decide when to share new material. Sometimes a joke demands to be told, even if she isn’t fully ready. She also trusts her gut — if a joke doesn’t feel right during a show, she drops it. It’s like baking, she says: you stick a fork in to see if it’s done.
With fame, comes more scrutiny. Journalists, podcasters, and fans often want to know more behind the jokes. Tomlinson explains that what she says on stage is a polished version of her feelings. Talking face-to-face is often more vulnerable than performing in front of thousands.
Dating also plays a big role in her show. The modern dating scene feels tough for everyone, especially celebrities and comedians joking about broken engagements. Tomlinson wonders if social media, age, or being public figures make dating harder. She admits her online presence might scare people off, but a bad date is great comedy material. She promises plenty of laughs about love and dating in her new show.
Taylor Tomlinson’s comedy journey is proof that personal pain, when shared with honesty and humor, can become a source of strength and laughter.
