Laura Smyth
- Stand-up comedian, writer and actor
Press clippings
'Cancer made me face life': Laura Smyth on finding comedy, fame - and herself
Just after Laura Smyth quit her teaching job to be a comic, she was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Here, the stand-up reveals what she learned about life - and the things you should never say.
Laura Smyth, The Observer, 10th December 2023Laura Smyth talks frankly about her experience in new Radio 4 special
"I got a big outpouring of love after my cancer diagnosis."
Chortle, 6th November 2023Laura Smyth: 'I did my comedy show to silence - it was humbling and hilarious'
The Funny Women award-winner on her witty family, why she loves being mocked and the best heckle she's had.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 23rd October 2023The Skewer wins at British Podcast Awards 2023
The Skewer, The Alan Partridge Podcast and Bang On It were the winners in the Comedy category at the British Podcast Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2023BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 heats details
Tickets are now available to watch the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 heats in Sunderland, Leith, Ballymena, Bethnal Green, Nottingham and Bangor.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2023Laura Smyth to record Radio 4 stand-up special
Laura Smyth is to record a Radio 4 stand-up special titled I Don't Know What To Say.
British Comedy Guide, 28th August 2023Laura Smyth to embark on debut tour in 2024
Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life will tour between April and June 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2023Best Comedy Podcast 2023 nominees revealed
Nominees have been revealed for 2023's British Podcast Awards, with comedians and comic shows featuring in a range of categories.
British Comedy Guide, 25th July 2023Latitude 2023 Reviews - Day One
Reviews of Russell Kane, Ed Gamble and Laura Smyth.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2023Outsiders Series 3 contestants confirmed
Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Laura Smyth will join David Mitchell for Series 3 of outdoor survival challenge show Outsiders, which is coming to Dave later this year.
British Comedy Guide, 26th June 2023