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Katherine Ryan
Katherine Ryan blends Canadian frankness with British sensibility, delivering direct wit and fearless commentary. Known for observational comedy and assured event hosting, she moves confidently between stand-up, television, and live formats. Funny Women Award-winner and co-host of Comedy Central’s Out of Order.
Katherine Ryan is a comedian, writer, presenter, and actor known for her direct observational comedy and assured, playful take on modern life. Blending Canadian directness with a British comedic sensibility, she delivers performances that are bold, intelligent, and consistently entertaining.
Katherine has become a television favourite with regular spots on beloved shows like Have I Got News for You and Live at the Apollo, alongside leading roles in scripted comedy and on panels. She co-hosts the Comedy Central panel show Out of Order and has fronted a wide range of entertainment and discussion-led programmes in the UK and internationally.
Alongside her television work, she has built a major stand-up career, with multiple Netflix specials including In Trouble, Glitter Room, Missus, and First Born Daughter. She's also performed sold-out tours across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and North America, featuring extended runs at major venues including the London Palladium. An early winner of the Funny Women award, she is also a bestselling author and a chart-topping podcaster.
Katherine’s comedy is rooted in personal experience taking on subjects such as work, money, relationships, power, and motherhood with humour that is direct without being heavy-handed. That same ease and authority carry through to her work as a host, where she is valued for keeping conversations lively, steering formats, and making audiences feel instantly involved.
Whether on stage or screen, Katherine brings intelligence, wit, and an infectious sense of fun. Book Katherine Ryan to deliver standout comedy or to host your event with confidence, charm, and plenty of laughs.
Katherine Ryan delivers direct wit and fearless social commentary that transforms personal experiences into universal insights, balancing provocative material with genuine warmth for an unforgettable event experience. Book this Canadian-British comedy powerhouse to give your team both intellectual stimulation and genuine belly laughs that will resonate long after the event ends.
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Katherine Ryan draws on personal experience to build her stand-up sets, working through subjects such as motherhood, relationships, money, and power with direct observational comedy rooted in her own life. Her stage format is narrative-led, moving between candid personal material and broader cultural commentary with a tone that is assured and consistently playful.
Katherine Ryan performs stand-up comedy and corporate or live event hosting, with credits including multiple Netflix specials (In Trouble, Glitter Room, Missus, and First Born Daughter) and sold-out tours at venues including the London Palladium, suiting audiences seeking sharp observational comedy or a confident, engaging host. She was only the second UK-based comedian to receive a Netflix Global comedy special, and is also a Funny Women award winner, bestselling author, and chart-topping podcaster.
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Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
