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Backstage With Katherine Ryan

Backstage With Katherine Ryan

  • TV stand-up / documentary
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • 2022
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Katherine Ryan introduces stand-up comedy and talks to the comics backstage. Also features Geoff Norcott.

Press clippings

Backstage with Katherine Ryan axed, as she lands Comedy Central pilot

Backstage With Katherine Ryan will not return for a second series but the Canadian comic is piloting a gameshow for Comedy Central.

British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2022

How Katherine Ryan's caustic brand of comedy was shaped by Irish craic

Coming from the politically correct landscape of Canada to Ireland for her childhood summer holidays introduced Katherine Ryan to the concept of banter. On those school breaks, the comedian found herself identifying with Cork's particular brand of caustic humour.

Lynne Kelleher, The Independent (Ireland), 12th June 2022

Backstage With Katherine Ryan review

The suggestion that Backstage With Katherine Ryan is a genuine look at what goes on in the green room is clearly a myth. If nothing else, the lawyers would never allow it.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th June 2022

Backstage With Katherine Ryan, Prime Video review

You could say that this is a comedy show that goes where other comedy shows rarely tread. Well worth a peep through the stand-up keyhole.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th June 2022

Backstage With Katherine Ryan review

Ryan and fellow stand-ups from Jimmy Carr to Desiree Burch are filmed behind the scenes, but no one really lets rip. What a wasted opportunity.

Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 9th June 2022

Katherine Ryan reveals she confronted a TV colleague because she believed he is a sex pest

Comedian Katherine Ryan has revealed how she bravely confronted a colleague on a popular television programme because she believes he is a sexual predator.

In a shocking confession, she says that she also made the allegation about his behaviour in front of others working on the show.

Katie Hind, Daily Mail, 8th June 2022

Backstage With Katherine Ryan review

A series that promises to expose the offstage antics of comics including Seann Walsh and Jimmy Carr gets off to a slick and intriguing start.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th June 2022

Katherine Ryan ignores sexist calls to 'be more masculine' on stage

Katherine Ryan tells how she was advised to wear less feminine clothes on stage but refused to bow to sexists - and now her smart look is a crucial part of her hit comedy act.

Katie Begley, The Mirror, 4th June 2022

Backstage With Katherine Ryan guests revealed

A host of top-name stand-ups have been announced as the guest performers taking part in new Amazon comedy series Backstage With Katherine Ryan.

British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2021

Katherine Ryan goes Backstage with Amazon for Q&A show

Katherine Ryan is making an audience-led comedy show for Amazon Prime. In Backstage With Katherine Ryan, the Canadian comic is asking a studio audience of fans to submit their "burning questions" to her.

British Comedy Guide, 29th March 2021

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