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Comedian, host & Funny Women winner

Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan blends Canadian frankness with British sensibility, delivering razor-sharp wit and fearless commentary. Known for observational comedy and assured event hosting, she moves seamlessly between stand-up, television, and live formats. Funny Women Award-winner and co-host of Comedy Central’s Out of Order.

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Katherine Ryan, Comedian | Presenter and Host
Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan

London, United Kingdom

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£26k–50k

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Katherine Ryan's biography

At a glance

  • Award-winning comedian and one the UK's top stand-ups
  • Only the second UK-based comedian to get a Netflix Global comedy special
  • Bestselling author and chart-topping podcast host
Katherine Ryan is a comedian, writer, presenter, and actor known for her sharp observational comedy and assured, playful take on modern life. Blending Canadian directness with a British comedic sensibility, she delivers performances that are bold, intelligent, and consistently entertaining. Katherine has become a television favourite with regular spots on beloved shows like Have I Got News for You and Live at the Apollo, alongside leading roles in scripted comedy and on panels. She co-hosts the Comedy Central panel show Out of Order and has fronted a wide range of entertainment and discussion-led programmes in the UK and internationally. Alongside her television work, she has built a major stand-up career, with multiple Netflix specials including In Trouble, Glitter Room, Missus, and First Born Daughter. She's also performed sold-out tours across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and North America, featuring extended runs at major venues including the London Palladium. An early winner of the Funny Women award, she is also a bestselling author and a chart-topping podcaster. Katherine’s comedy is rooted in personal experience taking on subjects such as work, money, relationships, power, and motherhood with humour that is direct without being heavy-handed. That same ease and authority carry through to her work as a host, where she is valued for keeping conversations lively, steering formats, and making audiences feel instantly involved. Whether on stage or screen, Katherine brings intelligence, wit, and an infectious sense of fun. Book Katherine Ryan to deliver standout comedy or to host your event with confidence, charm, and plenty of laughs.

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Why we recommend booking Katherine

Katherine Ryan delivers razor-sharp wit and fearless social commentary that transforms personal experiences into universal insights, balancing provocative material with genuine warmth for an unforgettable event experience. Book this Canadian-British comedy powerhouse to give your team both intellectual stimulation and genuine belly laughs that will resonate long after the event ends.

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Testimonials

Among the very best out there

The Telegraph

Absolutely brilliant! Everyone loved her and her enthusiasm and engagement were a breath of fresh air.

Money Marketing Awards

The best comedian we've had so far!

Equiniti

Featured Projects

Katherine Ryan - The Audacity book cover
Katherine Ryan - Telling Everybody Everything podcast cover
Katherine Ryan - Canada's Got Talent book cover

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How do I book Katherine Ryan for my next event?
Email katherine.ryan@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Katherine's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Katherine Ryan's stage presence like?
Katherine Ryan performs stand-up rooted in personal experience, drawing on subjects such as work, money, relationships, and motherhood to build material that is direct and observational in structure. Her stage format is narrative-led, moving between autobiographical detail and broader cultural commentary, a style evidenced across multiple Netflix specials including In Trouble, Glitter Room, Missus, and First Born Daughter, as well as sold-out tours at venues including the London Palladium.
What topics does Katherine Ryan specialise in?
Katherine Ryan performs stand-up comedy, panel show appearances, and event hosting, with material drawn from relationships, motherhood, money, and power. She has four Netflix stand-up specials and is one of a small number of UK-based comedians to receive a Netflix Global comedy commission, with sold-out tours at venues including the London Palladium.
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