Kate Smurthwaite: Bitch 3.5***

August 15, 2019 | one4review

Ms Smurthwaite returns for her 15th Fringe with a vibrant show about ignoring the haters and embracing the ‘bitch’ epithet so many internet-people seem to think it’s okay to throw at her. As we’re taking our seats, we’re treated to … Read More

Kate Smurthwaite: The Wrong Sort of Feminist ****

August 9, 2015 | one4review

Kate Smurthwaite may be the wrong sort of feminist for a specific institution’s student association, but I think she’s probably the right kind to be doing comedy on the Fringe: articulate, reasoned, persuasive, and funny. She doesn’t do … Read More

The Evolution Will Be Televised 5*****

August 21, 2014 | one4review

Other performers take note: an audience’s response is linked to how well you fulfil expectations. Ms Smurthwaite told us at the start that it wasn’t all going to be funny, but if it wasn’t, we’d be learning. Expert … Read More