Words: Caitlin Todd
4 stars
Diona Doherty bursts onto the Edinburgh Fringe stage with Get Your Pink Back!, a joyous and unfiltered celebration of motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Inspired by the fact that flamingos lose their pink after giving birth, Doherty uses this as a metaphor for rediscovering oneself post-motherhood, and she delivers it with infectious energy and sharp comic timing.
A pre-show playlist packed with Sugababes and Barbie tracks sets the mood perfectly: fun, feminine, and full of heart. From nostalgic nods to 2000s fashion (the obsession with irregular heels?) to chaotic, somewhat violent childhood games and a passion for stationery, Doherty crafts a deeply relatable set that has her sold-out audience laughing from start to finish.
Known for her work on Derry Girls, Soft Border Patrol and The Blame Game, Doherty commands the stage with ease, blending bold storytelling, witty audience interaction, and hilariously honest post-birth voice notes straight from the group chat.
Beneath the laughs lies a thoughtful exploration of self-love, media pressure, and raising children in a world full of unrealistic beauty standards. More than just stand-up, Get Your Pink Back! is a motivational love letter to all mums: you can, in fact, Get Your Pink Back.
Diona Doherty: Get Your Pink Back!
Monkey Barrel 2 at Monkey Barrel Comedy
14:50
28th July – 24th August (Not 6th or 13th)