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Kate Smurthwaite started performing as a comic in early 2004, and 18 months later quit day-job in finance to become a pro. She made her solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival in 2006 with the show Adrenaline.

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About as funny as a diagnosis of herpes. Quiet clearly she would be better suited to a career in politics not comedy. Wears her feminism/trite left wing causes badge next to her "I'm clever/ I've been to Oxbridge" badge (dunno if she has but I'd lay £50 on it) To be avoided at all costs...

Incubus2011, December 2011

If you want to recreate the style simply read a particularly self absorbed and strident Guardian article and then whack yourself in the face with a stale custard pie. Funny? I think not. Doubtless plays well to other humourless politicos who have doubtless formed a support group and now attend her gigs on a regular basis...

Nick, August 2011

I am a big fan of comedy so I go to a lot of different gigs, and I must say Kate Smurthwaite is easily one of the sharpest, funniest comedians on the circuit. Plus, I don't know what 'Charlotte' was basing her opinion on, but Kate is also an excellent MC - razor sharp, and quick with the comebacks, I can't imagine a heckler she couldn't handle! Two thumbs way up!

Robbie, July 2011

I've seen Kate a few times now an everytime I really enjoy her. She has a way of warming up an audience better than most MCs do and ensures the audience is already laughing when a comic comes on stage. I don't know how she comes up with some of her observations - sheer genius

Steve, July 2011

Not funny as a stand up, not funny as an MC.

Charlotte, January 2011

Keep up the good work Kate a good dose of feminism mixed in with humour makes it so much more interesting since most commedians commonly resort to misogynistic jokes. Are they incapable of creating original material which does not degrade women? It would appear so.

Hecuba, January 2011

How refreshing to see some good, intelligent and genuinly thought- provoking political stand- up, female or otherwise. The News at Kate 2010 was brimming with sharp observations, clever gags and hilarious, witty accounts of her year in the public eye amidst media debates and some awe- inspiring activism, delivered with her trademark charm and warmth. How satisfying to watch her expose, dissect and comment on the ridiculously sexualized age we live in, the even more ridiculous public figures who endorse and promote this attitude, and yet more ridiculous but scary media that play such crucial role in setting up cultural standards and values. This show made me laugh, it made me think and at times, it made me very angry- as it highlighted some quite simply unbelievable facts about the shocking laws of the supposedly humane society we live in. Unlike any other comic I've seen, through use of humor and wit, Kate is capable of bringing to public attention some horrid accounts of mistreatment of the vulnerable - women in particular, and this mistreatment happens to be entirely supported by UK's legal system. I walked away at the end of the show feeling not only satisfied, entertained and introduced to some invaluable insider knowledge, but also wanting to join her in championing much- needed social reform on so many levels. Quite simply brilliant.

Jelena, September 2010

Thouroughly excellent show at the Voodoo Rooms at the Fringe. Saw Kate presenting the Comedy Manifesto in 2009 but didn't get a chance to see her solo show. Happy that I did in 2010 as it was easily one of the best and politically astute shows I've seen in a long, long time. Plus, was nice talking to Kate for a bit before her show as we waited for the cabaret act to finish. A very interesting and articulate individual.

Alan, September 2010

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