Kiri Pritchard-McLean
- 38 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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Frog & 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 2020The Covid Arms gig breaks world record
Online comedy club and pub The Covid Arms has broken the World Record for the most visitors to a virtual pub.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd May 2020Machynlleth Festival plans to keep people laughing
Living through a global pandemic it may feel like there is not much to smile, let alone laugh about at the moment. But a town in mid Wales is trying to lift everyone's spirits by hosting a comedy festival during lockdown.
BBC, 1st May 2020Online comedy night attempts Guinness World Record
For one night only on 1st May at 8pm become part of an official Guinness World Records title attempt for the most visitors to a virtual pub.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th April 2020