This Review is from August 2025

In Jay Lafferty: Ooft! the comedian recounts her many experiences on the last train home. She suggests that these late-night trips are a uniquely British phenomenon. Drunk passengers, locked toilets and the ubiquitous smell of chips. A chaotic and unpredictable experience, perhaps lacking the ardour of European train journeys.

Jay’s sharp observations deliver near constant laugh out loud moments. She’s an incredibly vivid storyteller, it feels like we’re on the train with her. The comedian also touches on more personal topics, including her marriage and the challenges of being a mum.

But what does she mean by, Ooft!? No spoilers here, I wholeheartedly suggest you go and see the show for yourself and find out. I loved every second of this journey, and if it had overrun as late at the last train, I’d have been delighted.

 Jay Lafferty talks about her show Ooft! on Episode 15 of the On the Mic: Five a Day podcast.