Kate Barron

Kate Barron is a multi award winning stand-up comedian, podcaster, and writer.

Originally from Vancouver but now based in the UK, she began her comedic journey while living in Toronto working as a high end international art dealer. Now recognised as one of the fastest rising talents by extensive Canadian media outlets including the Toronto Star and CBC, Kate’s comedic prowess has taken her to renowned events Montreal’s Just For Laughs, SirusXM Top Comic Canada and HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival in Boston. Notably, she made history by becoming the first woman to clinch victory at Toronto’s notorious Comedy Brawl, triumphing over 400 fellow comedians.

In 2022 her solo show Losing Myself at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival receiving official recognition from the British Comedy Guide and secured the Best Debut Show accolade from Entertainment Now. The show’s success continued with a sold-out run at Soho Theatre in London and was filmed for a Next Up Comedy Special which aired in 2023. She has also opened for notable figures such as Saturday Night Live’s Sam Jay and Chris Redd, Comedy Cellar Regular Nathan Mackintosh, The Late Late Show with James Cordon writer Eliza Skinner.

As accomplished writer, Kate’s work has been featured in publications such as the Toronto Star, Chortle, The Herald Scotland, and more.