Kiri Pritchard-McLean
- 38 years old
- Welsh
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
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It'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 2024Fostering inspires comedian Pritchard-McLean's show
When Kiri Pritchard-McLean thought about her future, she envisaged children forming part of it. She just wasn't sure it would be as a biological parent. So when she and her partner heard an advert on the radio looking for foster carers, it seemed fate was calling.
Natalie Grice, BBC, 27th April 2024Stoke-on-Trent to host its first comedy festival
Stoke-on-Trent is to host its first ever comedy festival this May, the city council has announced.
Richard Price, BBC, 18th April 2024Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala 2024
Usually when a compere's suddenly overwhelmed it's an ominous sign. Susie McCabe went from unflappably hosting this celebration of her home city's resurgent comedy festival, to kicking off the second half with the more casually soul-baring aspects of her stand-up, before ultimately taking home the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, commended by the Big Yin himself in a pre-recorded video. She looked visibly stunned, receiving hugs all round on stage, but delivered a composed acceptance speech.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2024