Fantastic night
by Jas on 12/04/2025The London Palladium - LondonRating: 5 out of 5So good to have a fun evening with my daughter and have a good laugh, great for the sole!
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Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter and actress
Born and raised in a small town in Ontario, Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan found comedy stardom after she relocated to London. Finding kindred spirits on the capital's stand-up scene helped the former Hooters staff trainer (Ryan claimed she was fired for writing "club sandwiches not seals" on a specials board) hone her voice and progress from open mic nights to eventually becoming a familiar face on panel shows and a team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
Ryan proved herself to be something of a spiritual successor to the late Joan Rivers, due to her fondness for caustic put-downs and willingness to venture into dangerous territory in pursuit of a joke. These traits also earned her a spot alongside the similarly minded Jimmy Carr on Channel 4’s Your Face Or Mine and Netflix panel show The Fix.
By 2019, Ryan had cemented a productive partnership with the streaming giant, including two well received comedy specials, Glitter Room and In Trouble. An appearance on Who Do You Think You Are? led to a trip home to Canada and a reconnection with her childhood sweetheart, who she later married in 2019. That same year, Katherine Ryan toured the UK for a second time.
In 2020, Netflix released the sitcom The Duchess, written by and starring Ryan as a single mother in London. Ryan has said the series is a heightened version of her own life story, particularly in her portrayal of a single mother in a foreign city.
In late 2020, Katherine Ryan announced her Missus UK tour, which eventually ended its sell-out international run in 2022 - the same year she hosted her own six-part global flagship series for Amazon Prime: Backstage With Katherine Ryan. She has also hosted two series of the hit primetime BBC Two jewelry-making competition series All That Glitters.
In 2023, Ryan starred in the Sky Original comedy series, Romantic Getaway, with Romesh Ranganathan, as well as The Lionesses: A League of Their Own special with Jill Scott and Maisie Adam. She also surprised everyone with her performance on The Masked Singer as the much loved Pigeon, and hosted UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance.
Ryan announced her return to the stage in 2024 with a brand-new UK and European tour, Battleaxe.
Venue and staff were excellent too
by Excellent on 06/04/2025O2 Apollo Manchester - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Could not stop laughing, also I'm disabled and the staff were great with me
Outstandingly funny and "close"
by LGJ on 06/04/2025O2 Apollo Manchester - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Loved her "close the bone" funny stuff Clever, smart, talented and incredible brilliant at what she does. No topic is off the cards No spoilers here as you must go and see the show but it's brilliantly created and executed and left me with my cheeks hurting !
Just brilliant
by Kit on 23/03/2025O2 City Hall Newcastle - Newcastle Upon TyneRating: 5 out of 5Never laughed so much right from the start, she is absolutely hilarious! Complete professional taking unexpected events easily in her stride whilst keeping everything on track and never missing a beat. Would love to see her again
Brilliant show
by Laura on 21/03/2025Alhambra Theatre - DunfermlineRating: 5 out of 5First time seeing Katherine and wont be the last. She was so funny and engaging. Loved the split show of stand up and then audience participation. Had a great night!
Epic
by Jess on 21/03/2025Alhambra Theatre - DunfermlineRating: 5 out of 5What a gal, so funny and truly what me and my friend needed. She was outside pre show and was so kind & genuine, I was star struck. We need more Katherine Ryan's in the world .
Absolutely bellylaughtastic
by Scooby Sue on 17/03/2025O2 Apollo Manchester - ManchesterRating: 5 out of 5Have wanted to see Katherine Ryan for ages. I wasn't disappointed, what an experience, she was absolutely brilliant. So very funny and honest. Better than you see in the television. No holds barred, honest and to the point. Ticket price was quite reasonable too. Definitely recommend.
Excellent
by NomoreLANKY on 09/03/2025The London Palladium - LondonRating: 4 out of 5Had a great night, lots of laughs. Show was well organised, started on time and finished at 21.45 as promised. Will definitely see her again. And again!!
Sassy mama
by Anniep on 10/02/2025University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall - WolverhamptonRating: 5 out of 5She was brilliant. Very funny. Her sense of humour is so cutting but the way she does it is superb.
Great show
by Rlx on 03/02/2025Liverpool Empire Theatre - LiverpoolRating: 5 out of 5Great show, on time and as advertised. Venue great and well organised.
So funny, the best night out in a long time.
by Kaz on 02/02/2025Rating: 5 out of 5Saw the battleaxe show tonight at the Plaza in Stockport, you were fabulous, the first half of the show was so funny. I love how you can pull on everyday life and make it sound so much better. The second half is a great treat for everyone with a ticket so won't spoil it. Please make sure you come back on every tour. We love you up north. You are such an amazing cleaver comedian and so relatable. Well done Katherine on a great show. You are worth your weight in gold.
Hilarious
by Penfold on 25/11/2024O2 Guildhall Southampton - SouthamptonRating: 4 out of 5A very funny and honest look and being married. Katherine is by far the standout comedian on the circuit.
Brilliant
by Tina on 23/11/2024Alban Arena - St AlbansRating: 5 out of 5This show was like listening to your funniest friend. Relatable and charming too. We loved this show.
Hilarious
by worker1982 on 10/11/2024Hexagon Theatre - ReadingRating: 5 out of 5my wife and I had a great time and thought Catherine was so so funny
Wow! What a woman!
by Kellie on 03/11/2024Swansea Arena - SwanseaRating: 5 out of 5My 18 year old daughter and I had a wonderful time at Saturday's Battleaxe show. The arena is fabulous but Katherine Ryan is even better! My absolute favourite comic … and pretty much my favourite woman! Her acerbic wit and unfailingly honest, accurate observations never fail to get me - absolutely brilliant! Can't wait until the next time we can see her - outstanding!
Captivating Katherine
by Yorkie on 12/10/2024York Barbican - YorkRating: 5 out of 5This the second time that we have seen Katherine Ryan in York. She is so quick witted and entertaining. Katherine engages with the audience and never disappoints. Absolutely brilliant. Come back to York again soon!
Superb!
by Kezza T on 12/10/2024York Barbican - YorkRating: 5 out of 5Funny and very quick-witted! Katherine Ryan is excellent!
Brilliant entertainment
by Alfie on 06/10/2024Bournemouth Pavilion - BournemouthRating: 5 out of 5Katherine is a very intelligent, full on, in your face comedian. The show is in 2 parts. The first is an extremely funny biopic of her husband and children, whilst going into some of her own amusing; personal background. The 2nd half is based on texts sent by the audience, which are generally sexually biased and from which Katherine exploit's every amusing aspect to the full. Exceptional humour and a brilliant show.
Fabulous as always
by Emily on 29/09/2024Pyramid and Parr Hall - WarringtonRating: 5 out of 5Great show. Gets audience involved well First half, stand up, 2nd half audience participation
Amazing, intelligent and hilarious
by ML on 23/09/2024New Theatre Oxford - OxfordRating: 5 out of 5Absolutely loved the show. It was amazing. Had a fantastic time even though I was a little late. Trying to book another show so I can see it start to finish. Definite must see. A very Katherine Ryan performance.