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NJPAC presents comedian Fern Brady

originally published: 02/19/2025

(NEWARK, NJ) --The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is excited to welcome Scotland's comedy superstar Fern Brady as she stops in Newark on Saturday, April 19, 2025 during her U.S. tour. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Fern is known for her latest special, "Autistic Bikini Queen," available on Netflix, and her previous special, "Power & Chaos," which you can watch on BBC. She is a fan favorite on various U.K. panel shows, chat shows, and game shows, including "Taskmaster" and "Bake Off."

In her stand-up performances and bestselling books, Fern finds unexpected humor in her experiences with autism and bisexuality. Her new show, "I Gave You Milk to Drink," explores the question: "What happens when you get everything you want and it's still not enough?"

Tickets start at $27.50 and are available for purchase online starting Friday, February 21 at 10:00m.  Tickets are also available by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is located at One Center Street in Newark, New Jersey.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.




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