Kiri Pritchard-McLean
- 38 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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Lockdown comedy: How coronavirus changed stand-up
For many stand-up comedians performing in front of an audience, seeing their reaction and responding to it is a fundamental part of a gig. But when coronavirus restrictions came in many stand-ups found themselves not only without a live audience but also without a venue. BBC Click's Spencer Kelly finds out more about how comedians kept the jokes flowing.
Spencer Kelly, BBC, 9th September 2020British Comedy Guide launches Laughter Lounge online comedy festival
British Comedy Guide is launching Laughter Lounge, a virtual comedy festival due to run Monday 28th September until Sunday 4th October. Acts include Tom Allen, David O'Doherty and Luisa Omielan.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2020The damaging ripple effect of the cancelled Fringe
Last year, 3,841 Edinburgh Fringe shows were performed across the space of a month. This year there were none. Isobel Lewis explores the impact of the loss of the Fringe.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 19th August 2020Women in comedy call for 'sexual harassment protocol'
Comics want clubs to adopt a kite mark-style system, rather than having to rely on "whisper networks" in the industry.
Ali Fortescue, Sky News, 16th August 2020The 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 2020