Kiri Pritchard-McLean
- 38 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
Press clippings
Record breaking show for Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Kiri Pritchard-McLean's final venue of her tour of the UK and Ireland has been upgraded to a larger space for a record-breaking two nights. Kiri is the first performer in the history of the Theatr Bryn Terfel to appear at the venue for two consecutive nights.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th November 2024Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock review
Comic skilfully melds a personal story with sharp social commentary.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 28th October 2024Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock review
Delivered with poise, it wears its heart on its sequinned sleeve but retains a consistent and punchy gag rate.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 10th September 2024It'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 2024Kiri Pritchard-McLean talks fostering and crisp sandwiches ahead of Edinburgh Fringe stand-up show
Kiri Pritchard-McLean's Peacock lifts the lid on her experience fostering, touching on social workers, first-aid training and what not to do when a vicar searches for you on YouTube. Here, she divulges even more about what fostering taught her about life, decorating, and crisp sandwiches.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean, The Scotsman, 2nd August 2024Edinburgh Fringe Preview 2024 - Part Six
The north will rise again...
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd July 2024Kiri Pritchard-McLean on sharing her story as a foster carer on stage
As a frequent face on TV with a distinctive laugh and a white streak down the side of her hair, it's tough for comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean not to stand out.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 22nd July 2024Post Office Scandal musical axed due to Paula Vennells "sensitivities"
Post Office Scandal The Musical, the latest show from The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, has been cancelled at the Bedfringe comedy festival because of the event's ties to disgraced former Post Office boss Paula Vennells.
British Comedy Guide, 31st May 2024Kiri Pritchard-McLean writes foster carer sitcom for the BBC
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is writing a sitcom about foster caring for the BBC based upon the experience of providing respite care for vulnerable children. She and her partner are also developing a second loosely autobiographical sitcom with Ellie White attached.
British Comedy Guide, 7th May 2024Topical panel show 'What Just Happened?' returns to BBC Radio Wales
Topical comedy panel show What Just Happened?, hosted by Robin Morgan and featuring regular panellist Kiri Pritchard-McLean, returns to BBC Radio Wales for a second series this May.
British Comedy Guide, 29th April 2024