British Comedy Guide
Harriet Kemsley
Harriet Kemsley

Harriet Kemsley

  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Rob Carter pilots Christopher Bliss comic soap opera Bangmouth Village

Rob Carter is piloting Bangmouth Village, a comic soap opera starring his long-time character Christopher Bliss, which he describes as "The Room meets Emmerdale".

British Comedy Guide, 7th November 2024

Last One Laughing UK participants revealed

The participating comedians in Last One Laughing UK have been revealed.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2024

Harriet Kemsley on the rare experience of being on an all-women comedy bill: 'We danced like crazy in the bar afterwards'

Harriet Kemsley has had a turbulent time of late, but she hopes things can only get better. The comic chats to Marissa Burgess about parental encouragement, quirky influences and the slow pace of change after #MeToo.

Marissa Burgess, The List, 29th July 2024

Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Unmissable Acts and Shows

One of the great joys of the Edinburgh Fringe is the return of great artists and wonderful shows. It's a chance to catch fabulous talents you've missed before or to see performers you love rustle up something new. In no particular order, here's a list of acts theQR loves heading back to Edinburgh this year.

WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 2nd July 2024

Harriet Kemsley interview

Ridiculous things always happen to Harriet, but this year it's out of control.

The New Current, 2nd July 2024

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024: 18 stand-up comedy shows

With hundreds of Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows to choose from, we will be picking out the acts we think you should see this year, starting with the best stand-up comedians.

Kevin Quinn, Edinburgh Evening News, 8th June 2024

Harriet Kemsley to tour Everything Always Works Out For Me show

Harriet Kemsley is to take her new stand-up show Everything Always Works Out For Me on a tour, following a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August.

British Comedy Guide, 17th April 2024

Live at the Marlowe: review

A review of performances from Jen Brister, Desiree Burch, Harriet Kemsley and Sindhu Vee.

Lynne Parker, Funny Women, 4th March 2024

Comedy extravaganza in support of Refuge

This features a stellar all-female line up of comedic brilliance, including Shazia Mirza (pictured above), Tiff Stevenson, Harriet Kemsley, Esther Manito, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Fiona Ridgewell and hosted by MC Leslie Gold, ensuring a diverse range of comedic styles to keep the audience in stitches.

Rachel Verralls, Funny Women, 28th February 2024

Meet the latest additions to the 2024 Chortle Comedy Book Festival

Arthur Smith, Harriet Kemsley, Matthew Crosby and Brenda Gilhooly have joined the line-up of this year's Chortle Student Comedy Award.

Chortle, 20th February 2024

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