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April 18, 2026
Blind date: ‘We laughed so hard the man at the next table shushed us’
Rebecca (left), 26, a stage manager, meets Sophie, 28, a standup comedian
TL;DR
- Rebecca, a 26-year-old stage manager, and Sophie, a 28-year-old standup comedian, went on a blind date.
- They discussed a range of topics including obtrusive men, comedy, theatre, Jane Austen novels, and the kill-the-gays trope.
- Both daters found each other easy to talk to, with Sophie appreciating Rebecca's discretion and Rebecca enjoying Sophie's conversational flow.
- The most awkward moment for Rebecca was getting 'Shakespearean with a sprig of dried lavender', while for Sophie it was laughing so hard they were shushed.
- Both rated the date highly and agreed to meet again as friends, with Rebecca interested in seeing Sophie's comedy shows.