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Kate Smurthwaite. Copyright: Jon Cartwright
Kate Smurthwaite

Kate Smurthwaite

  • 49 years old
  • English
  • Writer, comedian, stand-up comedian, satirist, tutor, teacher and drag artist

Kate Smurthwaite features

Kate Smurthwaite. Credit: Jason Matz Pro

Evolution of an award win

Thursday 6th March 2025

Pro member and stand-up comedian Kate Smurthwaite explains how to devise and deliver an award-winning show.

Kate Smurthwaite. Copyright: Jon Cartwright Pro

My Comedy Career: Kate Smurthwaite

Friday 28th August 2020

Writer and performer Kate Smurthwaite talks about working in a career where there's no time to put your feet up... you have to keep looking around for the next thing.

Kate Smurthwaite. Copyright: Jon Cartwright Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Kate Smurthwaite

Thursday 19th April 2018

Fending off trolls since before trolls were a thing, Kate Smurthwaite takes us through an eventful 14 stand-up years.

Kate Smurthwaite Live

Kate Smurthwaite answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions

Friday 14th August 2015

Comedian Kate Smurthwaite introduces her show and the Frankie Boyle quote on her flyers.

Kate Smurthwaite Live

Kate Smurthwaite: Can political comedy change the world? (Or how I got naked and started a revolution)

Monday 4th August 2014

Kate Smurthwaite talks about Question Time, getting her tits out (most definitely not 'for the lads'), and political comedy at the Fringe.

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