Ruth Hunter
Ruth Hunter
- Irish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 2
Edinburgh Fringe 2022: The comedy lineup so far
Here's a small fraction of some of the comedy coming up at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jamie Dunn, The Skinny, 24th July 2022Standing up to sexual harassment in comedy
Live comedy's lack of regulation has enabled sexist and predatory behaviour but a group of female stand-ups have ambitious plans to overhaul the industry.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 22nd February 2021The 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 2020Sexual abuse on comedy circuit has been ignored
The comedy scene in Scotland harbours an "insidious" culture of sexual harassment and exploitation, female performers have claimed.
Marc Horne, The Times, 18th July 2020Ruth Hunter on fighting her demons
"I can just blame ghosts for my own lack of personal development."
Blizzard Comedy, 27th February 2020