Esmond Fountain

Esmond Fountain is a New York–based comedian and storyteller whose solo show Desperate won Best Standup at the 2025 New York Fringe Festival and sold out at the Asheville Fringe Festival. Known for blending sharp humor with heartfelt storytelling, Esmond now takes Desperate to the international stage, with upcoming performances in London and Barcelona. Whether in a packed theater or an intimate club, his work connects through honesty, wit, and the joy of a well-told story.