Sweta Mantrii is always candid and honest in conversations, making a career that keeps a mic in her hand, the best decision (for our benefit). This is why we were thrilled to hear the comic, writer and disability inclusion enabler announce another edition of With This Ability: Comedy and Conversations, taking place tonight.

The show takes place over Zoom, which in the comedy space is a thing of the past. But in this age of video content and OTT specials, why can’t we see more digital stand-up gigs? Mantrii offers a balanced perspective, “To be fair to my artform and as a comic, I know the experience of a live show brings a certain excitement for both parties. I don’t deny that, nor am I saying I won’t do live shows. But there are a lot of physical barriers for Persons with Disability (PwD) in attending a live show as audience members or as performers. It takes a lot of work and research to reach the venue, which causes a lot of anxiety.”