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Kate Smurthwaite confused no interest with no platform
A comedian doesn't have the right to demand that the comedy society pays for her to entertain between eight and eleven punters whilst crowds are securely kept outside.
Rupert Myers, The Telegraph, 3rd February 2015#Smurthgate: feminist censorship eats itself
On Sunday evening, Goldsmiths Students' Union (GSU) and the Goldsmiths Comedy Society pulled the plug on an upcoming gig by feminist comedian Kate Smurthwaite. Smurthwaite's comedy show, Leftie Cock Womble, is almost as excruciating to say as it is to count the number of tickets it sold (eight). Smurthwaite, who cites 'freedom of speech' as one of her comic topics, has since used the hashtag #Smurthgate on Twitter in an attempt to rally feminist support.
Ella Whelan, Spiked, 3rd February 2015Kate Smurthwaite's show cancelled over student protests
Students have forced stand-up Kate Smurthwaite to cancel a gig tonight - because she's the wrong sort of feminist. Campaigners had planned to protest her performance because they disagreed with her views on decriminalising prostitution - even though her show had nothing to do with the issue. Ironically, it was about free speech.
Chortle, 2nd February 2015Video: Kate Smurthwaite hosts comedy workshop
'True story, you can learn to be funny.' This is the view of successful stand-up comedian Kate Smurthwaite, who 11 years ago took a course in comedy.
Matt Reason, East Anglian Daily Times, 17th November 2014Line up for Women In Comedy Festival 2014 revealed
Running in Greater Manchester from Saturday 11 until Sunday 26 October the 2014 Women in Comedy Festival features more than 80 shows across an incredible 16 venues. The festival is full to the brim with female comedic talent with over 125 acts confirmed including big names such as Jo Caulfield, Zoe Lyons, Janey Godley, Luisa Omielan, Felicity Ward, Jo Neary, Barbara Nice, Kate Smurthwaite, Tanyalee Davis, Dana Alexander and Jo Enright.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 18th September 2014Kate Smurthwaite blog
Kate Smurthwaite talks about Question Time, getting her tits out (most definitely not 'for the lads'), and political comedy at the Fringe.
Kate Smurthwaite, British Comedy Guide, 4th August 2014Kate Smurthwaite interview
Kate Smurthwaite talks about how she would shake up the political system, and reveals a perfect new job for Jeremy Clarkson.
Jo Lateu, New Internationalist Magazine, 29th July 2014Opinions: Fringe comics - please actually write a show
Being funny is more about sheer hard work than self-indulgence.
Kate Smurthwaite, The List, 25th July 2014The Kate Smurthwaite three minute interview
Kate Smurthwaite was one of the very first comedians Stand-Up Comedy Editor, Martin Walker, interviewed after joining Broadway Baby in March 2014. As this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe looms, Martin catches up with Kate again to talk about her three Edfringe shows.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 17th July 2014Kate Smurthwaite interview
Kate Smurthwaite is part comedian and part political activist and feminist. But what sort of feminist is she? Kate talks to Martin Walker for Broadway Baby radio about her turbulent year of highs and lows and takes us behind the scenes as a writer for the popular TV panel show, Have I Got News For You.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 9th June 2014