Laura Smyth
- Stand-up comedian, writer and actor
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Radio 4's 2025 comedy commissions
Radio 4 has ordered new comedy series starring Matt Forde, Laura Smyth, Ria Lina, Dara O Briain and Isy Suttie. It's also confirmed the return of formats from Frank Skinner, Michael Spicer, Chris McCausland, Glenn Moore and others.
British Comedy Guide, 4th November 2024Laura Smyth: Living My Best Life review
The east Londoner's show majors in blunt putdowns of anything the ebullient standup finds to be up-itself or overrated.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd June 2024Laura Smyth is buzzing to be finally "doing Edinburgh" after Covid and cancer
When she takes the stage at The Stand comedy Club in Glasgow next weekend and does two nights at the Fringe in August, Laura Smyth will be living her best life, which is also the title of her show.
Janet Christie, The Scotsman, 14th June 2024Laura Smyth wins gold at Radio Academy Awards 2024
Radio 4 stand-up show Laura Smyth: I Don't Know What To Say took the gold prize in the Comedy Award at the ARIAS 2024. The Skewer took silver, with Kathy Burke's podcast getting bronze. John Robins revealing his struggles with alcohol was named Moment of the Year.
British Comedy Guide, 8th May 2024'Cancer made me face life': Laura Smyth on finding comedy, fame - and herself
Just after Laura Smyth quit her teaching job to be a comic, she was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Here, the stand-up reveals what she learned about life - and the things you should never say.
Laura Smyth, The Observer, 10th December 2023Laura Smyth talks frankly about her experience in new Radio 4 special
"I got a big outpouring of love after my cancer diagnosis."
Chortle, 6th November 2023Laura Smyth: 'I did my comedy show to silence - it was humbling and hilarious'
The Funny Women award-winner on her witty family, why she loves being mocked and the best heckle she's had.
Liam Pape, The Guardian, 23rd October 2023The Skewer wins at British Podcast Awards 2023
The Skewer, The Alan Partridge Podcast and Bang On It were the winners in the Comedy category at the British Podcast Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2023BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 heats details
Tickets are now available to watch the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 heats in Sunderland, Leith, Ballymena, Bethnal Green, Nottingham and Bangor.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2023