Kate Smurthwaite
- 49 years old
- English
- Writer, comedian, stand-up comedian, satirist, tutor, teacher and drag artist
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Kate Smurthwaite interview
Kate Smurthwaite is part comedian and part political activist and feminist. But what sort of feminist is she? Kate talks to Martin Walker for Broadway Baby radio about her turbulent year of highs and lows and takes us behind the scenes as a writer for the popular TV panel show, Have I Got News For You.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 9th June 2014The Kate Smurthwaite three minute interview
To regular consumers of comedy on the UK circuit, Kate Smurthwaite is known for her series of topical, satirical stand up shows, The News at Kate. But that's just part of the story. Martin Walker interrupted her busy tour of TV, radio and comedy venues to talk about what she's been up to.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th March 2014Fringe free speech
When I heard the Scottish Defence League had been granted permission to march right past my venue just before my afternoon chat show on the busiest Saturday of the fringe my first thought was financial.
Kate Smurthwaite, ScotsGay, 21st August 2013Kate Smurthwaite: An open letter to edgy male stand-ups
Can we just have a little recap on avoiding accidental sexism in your act?
Kate Smurthwaite, London Is Funny, 19th August 2012Edinburgh fringe previews 2011: Kate Smurthwaite
Kate Smurthwaite may be the busiest comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe this year, doing three shows a day. She tells SSP about them, her life as a BBC pundit, and why headbutting your audience members is a bad idea...
Such Small Portions, 12th August 2011