Press clippings Page 2
The sexism, harassment & assault faced by female comics
For years, sexual predators have infested the live comedy scene. But female comedians are demanding action. Is this British stand-up's #MeToo moment?
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 5th August 2020Coronavirus: how Covid-19 hit the comedy industry
A look at how the virus has affected comedy on both sides of the Atlantic, with interviews with Mark Watson, Kate Smurthwaite and Eleanor Conway.
Sooraj Shah, BBC, 16th July 2020Kate Smurthwaite review
This was a rousing comedic polemic and I for one was enthusiastic about a night in her company.
Brighton and Hove News, 24th May 2019A piggy interview with Kate Smurthwaite
Kate Smurthwaite interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018Feminist backlash shuts down 'free speech' gig
A planned gig about whether feminism was stifling free speech has been cancelled - after a backlash from feminists.
Chortle, 23rd February 2018Video: Kim Woodburn tells Kate Smurthwaite to shut up
Kim Woodburn told a comedian to "shut up" in a heated debate about the word 'darling'.
The Mirror, 26th September 2017Kate Smurthwaite interview
We chat polyamory with the political comedian and activist.
Kevin Wight, The Wee Review, 9th August 2017Fringe 2017 - Nasty Women on the Fringe
Guests include: Ayesha Hazarika, Lucy Porter, Shazia Mirza, Yuriko Kotani, Viv Groskop, Juliet Meyers, Rosie Wilby, Susan Murray, Jane Hill, Pippa Evans, Janey Godley, Jo Jo Sutherland, Kate Smurthwaite, Desiree Birch, Jenny Collier, Kelly D Hunter, Jing Lusi, Bisha K Ali and more.
Kara Alberts, The Edinburgh Reporter, 25th July 2017#EdFringe17: Kate Smurthwaite is a 'ForniKATEress'
Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with comedian, writer and activist Kate Smurthwaite. Her new show, 'ForniKATEress' focuses on polyamory - just don't tell Eamonn Holmes. You can also catch her hosting Edinburgh's long running variety show 'Late With Kate'.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 6th June 2017Reports of an attempted coup within the Free Fringe
A couple of days ago, I got a message from someone I shall call Captain Bird's Eye. The good Captain told me something I knew and something I did not know. He told me: "PBH was unfortunately poorly and in hospital for a short while." I knew this. Then he told me something I did not know: "Whilst PBH was out of action one of his leading team members Kate Smurthwaite took over the reigns immediately ousting Paul B Edwards and then appointing Chris Coltrane as comedy director. PBH is now out of hospital."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 9th November 2016