The product of a strict Irish father and a glitzy Canadian 'stage mom', Katherine Ryan won neither friends nor pageant titles growing up. Try as she might to shed her questionable perspectives and super sparkly nature, she's not sure we can ever truly escape our childhood indoctrinations.

As well as being a writer-performer Katherine is also a talented actress and played the lead role of George in Victoria Pile's Channel 4 series Campus. Katherine also appeared regularly throughout the second series of Episodes as Merc's Assistant.

'She has perfect timing and enough attitude to stop an elephant in its tracks' (Time Out)

'If only every comedian was as acerbic, smart and downright funny as Katherine Ryan' (Eastern Daily Press)

'This entertaining hour... flies by... all the hallmarks of an increasingly assured comic...' (Steve Bennett, Chortle)

'Warped wit... striking presence... killer lines... calm confidence' (The Scotsman)

'Young, smart and acridly funny' (The Sunday Times)

'Thoughtful, funny and just twisted enough' (The Times).

See more info at katherineryan.co.uk

Katherine Ryan tour dates listed on Ents24.com since Jul 2008.