Kiri Pritchard-McLean
- 38 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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There'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 2020Political comedians on humour in horrific times
The Mash Report has always turned tough topics into comedy. As it returns in lockdown, host Nish Kumar and stand-ups Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Tom Mayhew talk about satire's role in a crisis.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 14th April 2020Facebook cabaret, gamer gags and a WhatsApp panel show
From Iain Stirling's Fifa banter to Jayde Adams live from her lounge, comedians isolated by the lockdown are reaching audiences online.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 9th April 2020Kiri Pritchard-McLean's virtual comedy club
The stand-up's Saturday gigs have quickly become a fixture on the online circuit - and raised £20,000 for the Trussell Trust.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 7th April 2020