Karen started gigging in September 2000 and is now
doing paid 20's at a range of clubs across the country.
Competitions
BBC New Comedy Awards Semi finalist 2001
Cuppasoup Challenge National finalist 2001
Komedia New Act 2001 Winner
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the year 2002 finalist
Winner of King Gong at Comedy Store Manchester (first female winner
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Babycham Funny Women Finalist 2003
Paid 20's
Comedy Store- Manchester, Rawhide-Liverpool (weekend)
The Glee- Birmingham, The Stand Edinburgh/ Glasgow (weekend)
The Komedia- Brighton, Comedy Camp- London, Mirth Control (various
-20's and compering) Kill for a Seat (various- 20's and compering)
Alexander's Chester (30 mins) Variety of smaller clubs.
Quotes
"Inspired and sparkling punchlines...with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer that doesn't struggle to get the audience laughing" UK Chortle.
"Loads of quality material with a lively delivery"
XS Malarkey
"F**king brilliant. C**t," Donna Mcphail.
"A witty Brummie whose sharp mind picks her out from amongst
her peers." Rawhide-Liverpool
TV
BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS (BBC CHOICE)
TAKE THE MIC (ITV)
STAND UP BRITAIN (ITV GRANADA)
THE LAST WORD (ITV)
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BBC NEW COMEDY AWARDS SHOWCASE FINALS 2003 (BBC3)
References
Donna Mcphail, Mark Maier, Toby
Foster, Geoff Whiting, Agraman- The Buzz, Val Rawhide, Silky.
