Katherine Ryan
- 41 years old
- Canadian
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 43
Radio Times review
The sixth year of Channel 4's admirable fundraising drive for Great Ormond Street Hospital. If you're an avid and knowledgeable fan of any of these acts, this might not be the best environment in which to see them, since there are an awful lot to get through. But to take the temperature of live comedy right now and see who's at the top of their game or on the up, it's ideal.
The really big names are led by Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre and Jack Dee, with Aisling Bea, Sara Pascoe and Katherine Ryan among the others to look out for. Also on the bill is sharp, politically astute South African stand-up Trevor Noah, getting in a UK gig while he can before he takes over the hallowed Daily Show in the US.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 7th June 2015ITV2 commissions Safeword with Rick Edwards and Katherine Ryan
Rick Edwards will host a brand new ITV2 panel show, Safeword, with team captains Katherine Ryan and David Morgan.
British Comedy Guide, 4th June 2015Review: Katherine Ryan
Her acerbic wit can provide a welcome change to the blokey, observational humour peddled by her male colleagues. It's this sharpness, and a keen eye for the absurdities of popular culture, that forms the basis for her well-received set at Middlesbrough Town Hall's crypt.
Ian McNeal, Teesside Gazette, 18th May 2015The Final Say: Katherine Ryan
"I'm so lucky because I actually take comfort in people not liking me; I think it's lovely that we all like different things."
Katherine Ryan, Newcastle Journal, 28th April 2015Katherine Ryan interview
With Katherine Ryan's new touring show, Glam Role Model, her audiences can be assured that they will encounter a comedian who enjoys healthy debate.
Brian Donaldson, Giggle Beats, 8th April 2015Aisling Bea on Katherine Ryan and Sara Pascoe
The Irish comic shares memories of two pals and inspirations.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 31st March 2015Katherine Ryan takes Glam Role Model on tour
The Canadian comic's acclaimed show confronts celebrity and female identity.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 31st March 2015Comedy Central reveal Russell Howard's new show
Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, which launches in April, will feature guests including Doc Brown, Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson.
British Comedy Guide, 24th March 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Count Arthur Strong, Katherine Ryan and the Leicester comedy festival.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 30th January 2015Funny feeling: Idil Sukan's soulful snaps of standups
In her exhibition This Comedian, Idil Sukan captures comics in contemplative poses - plus there's Phil Nichol snogging a lion. Katherine Ryan, Bridget Christie, Stewart Lee and Steve Coogan all feature in the show, which runs from 20 February to 2 March at the Embassy Tea Gallery in Southwark, London. An accompanying live event, in which standups talk about baring their soul on stage, takes place at the Duchess theatre on 26 January. All photographs: Idil Sukan.
The Guardian, 23rd January 2015