Krystal Evans
- Stand-up comedian, actor and writer
Press clippings
Krystal Evans writes her first book, Hottest Girl At Burn Camp
Edinburgh-based American stand-up Krystal Evans has written her first book, the memoir Hottest Girl At Burn Camp: How To Survive A Fire And A Chaotic Mother (Without Losing Your Sense Of Humour), recounting the fatal night when she was 14 and the home she shared with her mother and little sister in Washington State burned down, as well as growing up poor, living with a mentally ill mother, and having a wolf for a pet.
British Comedy Guide, 15th October 2024The Skinny's comedy forecast for 2024
The Skinny's Comedy Team reveal their hot picks for 2024.
The Skinny, 10th January 2024Best of 2023: Comedy
Comebacks, emotional journeys and assured debuts.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th December 2023Comedy Central Live Series 3 line-up revealed
Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Susie McCabe and Dane Baptiste are among the stand-ups to be showcased in the third series of Comedy Central Live, with Athena Kugblenu, Pierre Novellie, Dan Tiernan, Rachel Fairburn, Josh Jones, Harriet Kemsley, Ignacio Lopez, Ken Cheng, Kemah Bob and Finlay Christie also featuring.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 2023(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023NextUp Biggest Award In Comedy 2023 nominees
The nominees have been announced for NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy. 20 comedians are now in line to win a 2 metre inflatable trophy.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023Edinburgh's Krystal Evans finds humour in the darkness
There's a popular formula to a lot of Edinburgh Festival Fringe stand-up shows. The comic keeps the audience happy and engaged with jokes and stories for 40 minutes and then hits them with something sad.
Ashley Davies, The National (Scotland), 1st August 2023Punchline's Top Edinburgh Fringe Shows 2023
Hello! This is it. It's happening again. We've got a bag of rabbits and we're about to pull out a few to show you what's what. So without further ado, let's reveal the funniest bunnies in town.
Suzy & Rosalind Romer, Punchline UK, 31st July 2023Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 sees the funny side of trauma
Comedy shows centred on abortion and assault prove laughter can be the best therapy.
Constance Kampfner, The Times, 29th July 2023Edinburgh Festival 2023: Krystal Evans on the trauma that inspired comedy show The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp
The comedian has created her first hour-long show.
The Scotsman, 28th July 2023