Kate Cheka
- English
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Tim Harding's comedy diary
Sketch group Crybabies were recording two episodes of their upcoming radio series. It was the most I've laughed at anything for a very long time.
Tim Harding, Chortle, 31st January 2025Kate Cheka: A Messiah Comes review
Barbed jokes and trenchant anecdotes. The Funny Women award-winner's debut tour combines the personal and the political with varying success - but always with enthusiasm and charm.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 19th January 2025Kate Cheka: "Subtle racism is ensuring that you can never really get anywhere"
The stand-up comedian talks about the challenges of being a Black woman in comedy.
Kate Cheka, Diva Mag, 7th January 2025Unforgettable 5: Kate Cheka
Kate Cheka on some of her unforgettable moments in comedy. 'My first gig, I stormed. The second was a bin fire'.
Chortle, 4th January 2025It's the way they sell 'em: stand-ups across UK turn to merchandise for extra cash
Edinburgh Fringe acts and theatres are taking a cue from the music business with the sale of branded items to boost profits.
Rachael Healy, The Observer, 1st September 2024NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy announces nominees
Twenty Edinburgh Fringe shows have been longlisted for streaming platform NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2024Edinburgh festival 2024: six of the funniest comedians at the fringe
Looking for rising stars this summer? Try gossipy stand-up, an end-of-the-pier homage and a "gay witch sex cult".
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 24th July 2024Is Kate Cheka the new messiah?
Recent studies have shown (studies conducted by Kate) that Kate probably is the messiah and there's only one way to be sure: lists.
Kate Cheka, LMAOnaise, 17th July 2024Chortle Awards 2024 nominees announced
Julia Masli, Ian Smith, Ahir Shah, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Paddy Young and Sam Campbell are amongst the comedians nominated in the 2024 Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 20246 comedians on their worst (and best) times in Camden
The stars of new monthly local stand-up night Good News / Bad News spill the beans.
Camdenist, 26th October 2023