Karen Koren
- Executive producer
Press clippings
Alana Jackson wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2024
Alana Jackson has won the So You Think You're Funny? new act contest at the Edinburgh Festival. Ciara O'Connor was runner-up, with Ayo Adenekan coming third.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2024'So You Think You're Funny?' 2024 finalists announced
Alana Jackson, Alex Gogarty, Ayo Adenekan, Bert Broadbent, Ciara O'Connor, Fab Goualin, Kate Sharp, Laurie Brewster, Paras Patel and Sophia Wren will take part in the So You Think You're Funny? 2024 final.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2024Karen Koren: Fantastic Scottish talent on show at this year's Fringe
After a restful few weeks on a family holiday in Norway, my attention has fully turned to this year's Fringe Festival as we count down the days until we move onsite.
Karen Koren, Edinburgh Evening News, 4th July 2024So You Think You're Funny? 2023 announces 10 finalists
Ten finalists, instead of the usual nine, have been announced for the 2023 So You Think You're Funny? new act stand-up contest.
British Comedy Guide, 16th August 2023Gilded Balloon Teviot to close for Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Gilded Balloon Teviot will be closed during the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, the venue's artistic directors have confirmed. Katy Koren and Karen Koren have also revealed that the future of their prestigious new act competition, So You Think You're Funny? is under threat and have instigated a policy of only booking female comperes for rowdy late-night gig Late'n'Live.
British Comedy Guide, 24th July 2023Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award created
Glasgow Comedy Festival has announced a new prize, the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2022Joshua Bethania wins 'So You Think You're Funny?' 2022
Joshua Bethania has won So You Think You're Funny?, the Edinburgh Fringe-based new act stand-up competition.
British Comedy Guide, 25th August 2022Karen and Katy Koren interview
Mum and daughter on keeping their comedy club dream alive.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 7th June 2022Karen Koren on the forthcoming Fringe
The Easter holidays are upon us and we at the Gilded Balloon have been up to our eyes in registering shows for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
Karen Koren, Edinburgh Evening News, 14th April 2022Fond farewell to Barry Cryer, giant of comedy
Barry was the most universally loved comedian, talented writer and performer I've every met, writes Karen Koren.
Karen Koren, Edinburgh Evening News, 3rd February 2022