Samantha Pressdee
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Opinion: Comedians have failed women! (& they are killing their craft)
In a fun karmic twist, I will be reviewing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, writes Samantha Pressdee.
Samantha Pressdee, The Mumble, 9th August 2023Leicester Comedy Festival show axed over performer's trans rights remarks
Samantha Pressdee said 'comedy has been castrated' to appease misogynists.
Lee Garrett, Leicester Mercury, 16th February 2023Samantha Pressdee: Goodbye comedy, I won't miss all of you self-censoring wimps
Samantha Pressdee says she's quitting stand-up because comics aren't saying what she wants to hear on trans issues.
Samantha Pressdee, Chortle, 10th February 2023Interview: dating Sam Pressdee
Sam Pressdee has been lookin' for Lockdown Love.
The Mumble, 13th June 2020Samantha Pressdee launches dating reality show
Comedian Samantha Pressdee is calling for submissions from comedians for a new reality dating show. The show follows campaigner and comedian Pressdee as she launches her new #loveinlockdown campaign.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th May 2020Samantha Pressdee wants to spread the love in lockdown
I have received a cry-from-the-heart from comedy performer and social activist Samantha Pressdee. I think it speaks for itself...
Samantha Pressdee, John Fleming's Blog, 29th April 2020Leicester Comedy Festival interview: Samantha Pressdee
Her show is directed by Phil Nichol and did really well at the Edinburgh Fringe last year. Covered is a raucous and slightly dirty show tackling mental health provision on the NHS and austerity cuts. I caught up with Samantha to find out all about it.
Phoenix Remix, 4th February 2020Samantha Pressdee interview
"I see comedy as a platform for the truth."
Blizzard Comedy, 3rd February 2020The funniest thing that ever happened to you a funeral
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 23rd August 2019When did you last have a meltdown?
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 17th August 2019