Kiri Pritchard-McLean
- 38 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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The sexism, harassment & assault faced by female comics
For years, sexual predators have infested the live comedy scene. But female comedians are demanding action. Is this British stand-up's #MeToo moment?
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 5th August 2020Live review: Frog & Bucket
It's good to be back! Inside the UK's first comedy club gig for four months.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 30th July 2020Inside the UK's first socially distanced comedy show
The Frog & Bucket was chosen to host a pilot performance before music venues and theatres can welcome back audiences.
Emily Heward, Manchester Evening News, 30th July 2020Frog & Bucket to host first post-covid indoor comedy
Manchester's Frog and Bucket comedy club has been chosen to produce a pilot live comedy show on Wednesday 29 July ahead of other venues opening on Saturday 1 August. The evening will be a showcase and fundraiser for the Women in Comedy Festival with the all female line consisting of Shazia Mirza, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Barbara Nice and Ola Labib.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 24th July 2020Video - lockdown laughs: will comedy survive?
With many live entertainment venues still closed in the UK, comedians open up about performing online.
BBC, 8th July 2020Why female comedians have been speaking out
While the live comedy circuit has been non-existent during lockdown, another, darker side of comedy has reared its head. And this one is no laughing matter. In recent weeks we have seen its ugly side emerge into the light as a grassroots #MeToo movement has sprung up, with allegations of sexual misconduct dominating social media feeds and making headlines.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 6th July 2020There's no HR department in comedy and predators thrive
I don't know a single female act who doesn't have an unsavoury story about abuse or harassment says Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean, i Newspaper, 26th June 2020The Covid Arms raises £100,000 for charity
The team behind the bar at lockdown comedy pub The Covid Arms have now raised £100,000 to support The Trussell Trust in just 12 weeks since the start of their weekly live comedy night.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd June 2020Radio Wales show for Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to host her own show on BBC Radio Wales, in the 2pm-4pm slot.
Chortle, 19th June 2020Comedy at the Covid Arms review
Consummate host Kiri Pritchard-McLean sets the stage for Frankie Boyle and others in a show with true comedy-club feel.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 7th June 2020