Kate Barron
- Canadian
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Comedy Central Live Series 3 line-up revealed
Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Susie McCabe and Dane Baptiste are among the stand-ups to be showcased in the third series of Comedy Central Live, with Athena Kugblenu, Pierre Novellie, Dan Tiernan, Rachel Fairburn, Josh Jones, Harriet Kemsley, Ignacio Lopez, Ken Cheng, Kemah Bob and Finlay Christie also featuring.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2023Kate Barron pulls out of Comedy Unleashed gig after discovering Daniel O'Reilly was also on the bill
Kate Barron had been booked to appear at Comedy Unleashed's Hate N Live tomorrow night, promoted by the comedy club that prides itself on its 'free speech' ethos, and providing a home for comics 'cancelled' elsewhere. But on learning about the notoriety of O'Reilly's now-abandoned alter-ego Dapper Laughs, Canadian stand-up Barron decided she couldn't share the stage of East London's Backyard Comedy Club with him.
Chortle, 25th April 2023NextUp to stream hit Edinburgh Fringe shows with Flashback Festival
NextUp is to stream a raft of shows from last year's Edinburgh Fringe, including critically acclaimed sketch duo Britney, alongside Kate Barron, Lily Phillips, Sian Davies, Ted Hill, Isabelle Farah and comedy magician Pete Heat.
British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2023The most memorable comedy gigs of 2022 ...at least according to Chortle editor Steve Bennett
In the last 12 months, the world of stand-up has gingerly got back on its feet after being gutted by the pandemic. Here Chortle editor Steve Bennett takes a personal look back at his ten most memorable gigs of the year.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th December 2022Kate Barron interrupted by fire alarm
This time it was Kate Barron who had to finish her show outside due to a fire alarm.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2022Edinburgh Fringe interview: rarely asked questions - Kate Barron
Kate Barron is one of the performers appearing at The Tron @ Just the Tonic, which in a bold move this year has been declared an all female venue.
Claire Smith, Beyond The Joke, 8th August 2022Are 'woke mobs' killing comedy? You must be joking, say top Fringe comedians
Every week there's some new claim that comedy is being ruined by 'woke' mobs out to destroy freedom of speech. Is that really true?
Neil Mackay, The Herald, 7th August 2022Kate Barron: I was a size 34 and scared to joke about weight on stage
A comedian making her debut at this year's Fringe will take to the stage 13st lighter - but don't expect any cheap fat jokes.
Katy Pagan, The Scottish Sun, 3rd August 2022Kate Barron on drastic weight loss, why chairs were a source of terror and her new Edinburgh show
The Canadian comic's personal new hour Losing Myself has sparked emotional responses from audiences.
Nancy Durrant, Evening Standard, 1st August 2022Kate Barron interview
Losing Myself, is my debut hour. I moved to the UK in 2019 hoping to be part of the best comedy circuit in the world.
Funny Women, 22nd July 2022