Amy Gledhill - Comedian

Amy Stella Gledhill is a multi-award-winning English comedian, actor, and writer known for her blend of everyday observations and off-beat humour. The youngest of seven children, she developed her comedic skills through various sketch groups in northern England. Gledhill's career gained momentum when she won the Caroline Aherne Bursary in 2018, which provided her with a cash prize and mentoring from a BBC commissioning editor. This support helped her establish herself in the comedy scene, performing solo and as part of the duo The Delightful Sausage with Chris Cantrill. In 2022, she debuted her solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with "The Girl Before The Girl You Marry," earning a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. The show was noted for its storytelling and ability to engage audiences. Her success continued in 2023 with her first solo UK tour following a sold-out run at the Soho Theatre in London. She hosted the BBC Sounds podcast "Obsessed with... Happy Valley" alongside Isy Suttie and appeared in the second series of Channel 4's "Hullraisers." She also co-hosted the Northern News podcast with Ian Smith. In 2024, Gledhill returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with "Make Me Look Fit on the Poster," which won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, placing her among notable comedians like Tim Key and Hannah Gadsby. The show was praised for its humour and warmth. Her television credits include writing and starring in CBBC's "Big Fat Like," BBC One's "Life," and Channel 4's "Toads," where she played a bride-to-be. She has also appeared in Netflix's "Sex Education" and BBC Two's "Alma's Not Normal." Gledhill's mix of confessional stories and intelligent humour has earned her critical acclaim, and multiple competition wins. With her recent Edinburgh Comedy Award win, she is set to become a prominent figure in the comedy world.