To help comics without agents

Comedy consultancy Reppd has appointed Kate Stone as its first talent consultant.

Stone, a former head of comedy at Vault Festival who has also programmed comedy for Hampshire Cultural Trust, will give unrepresented comedians and comedy writers one-to-one career support, script analysis and industry advice. 

She will work alongside Reppd founder Kate Lennon. The pair previously worked together at Funny Women, where Stone was editor of the online magazine and Lennon a producer. 

Lennon said of her new signing: ‘She knows what promoters look for and what it takes to get a show in front of an audience. Bringing her into REPPD means more comedians get access to that level of expertise without needing an Reppd first.’

Stone said: ‘I’ve spent my career finding comedians who deserve a bigger stage. Reppd gives unrepresented acts the kind of support that used to be reserved for acts with an agent and I’m delighted to be part of it.’

Published: 9 Nov 2026