Ribs Norman
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About
UK-based comedian, writer, improviser, and content creator best known for her physical comedy, one-woman shows, and leadership of the Faversham Fringe Festival. She is also a science technician and often blends her interest in biology and the natural world with her comedy and video production. She shares original video content across multiple social media platforms including her ribsnorman TikTok account. She also appears in a weekly live stream called "What Next?" alongside her friend and co-star Mel Byron.
Before fame
She began her career in print publishing in 1996, working as an editor, copywriter, and community manager for brands including Disney and Habbo. She obtained a BSc in anatomical science and an MSc in palaeopathology, osteology & funerary archaeology.
Trivia
She was shortlisted for the Funny Women Stage Awards and longlisted for the Funny Women Comedy Writing Award. She is known for her one-woman show, "Mumorial," a comedic performance about grief and perfectionism. In 2026, she shared a multi-part video series on her Instagram account in which she attempted to fix her 1976 2CV van.
Family life
She was inspired to write a one-act play called Butterscotch following her mother's stay in a local hospice.
Associated with
She and Sarah Millican are both well-known English comedians.
