~ Susan Murray ~
"Has the ability to make quirky connections which allows her to build a compelling believable and richly funny picture of 21st century womanhood.
Anyone who loves the work of Sarah Millican and Kerry Godliman will find plenty to enjoy here”
- The Guardian
Susan will be performing her solo show at Soho Theatre on Monday 2nd August 2021.
Biography:
Multi-talented and a seasoned regular on the circuit, Susan is one of the best female stand-ups in the UK and was the first ever woman to MC Decompression shows for the British Army.
As a comedian, writer, presenter and actress - her talent, warmth and razor-sharp wit are winning over new audiences for her growing fan base.
She is in the Top 100 Huffington Post funny women Tweeters and was short listed for the BBC’s year long comedy writing bursary. She also received a writing bursary from the BBC Northern Comedy Dept.
She’s wrote for and was a guest on "Jeremy Hardy Talks To The Nation" and has also starred in "Stephen K Amos’ Idiots Guide" - both for Radio 4.
Susan has also written several solo shows to much success at the Edinburgh Festival as well as performing in plays there.
She has enjoyed being the main tour support artist for Daliso Chaponda ("Britains Got Talent" finalist)
Susan performs for promoters and clubs all around the UK and Europe as well as in places such as Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, China, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Her versatility means that as well as at events for corporate clients Susan also performs festivals such as:
- Glastonbury
- Download Festival
- V Festival
- Bestival
- The Big Chill
- Reading
- Endorse It In Dorset
Susan is also a Teacher on comedy courses at The City Literary Institute in London.
She also books and MCs her own Red Imp Comedy Club in London and is the organiser of the legendary Comedian’s Christmas Party!
Multi-talented and a seasoned regular on the circuit, Susan is one of the best female stand-ups in the UK and was the first ever woman to MC Decompression shows for the British Army.
As a comedian, writer, presenter and actress - her talent, warmth and razor-sharp wit are winning over new audiences for her growing fan base.
She is in the Top 100 Huffington Post funny women Tweeters and was short listed for the BBC’s year long comedy writing bursary. She also received a writing bursary from the BBC Northern Comedy Dept.
She’s wrote for and was a guest on "Jeremy Hardy Talks To The Nation" and has also starred in "Stephen K Amos’ Idiots Guide" - both for Radio 4.
Susan has also written several solo shows to much success at the Edinburgh Festival as well as performing in plays there.
She has enjoyed being the main tour support artist for Daliso Chaponda ("Britains Got Talent" finalist)
Susan performs for promoters and clubs all around the UK and Europe as well as in places such as Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, China, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Her versatility means that as well as at events for corporate clients Susan also performs festivals such as:
- Glastonbury
- Download Festival
- V Festival
- Bestival
- The Big Chill
- Reading
- Endorse It In Dorset
Susan is also a Teacher on comedy courses at The City Literary Institute in London.
She also books and MCs her own Red Imp Comedy Club in London and is the organiser of the legendary Comedian’s Christmas Party!
Credits:
TV
Stage:
Film:
Radio:
Podcasts:
Writing:
Competitions:
- "Green River Murder"- “Psychic”- October Films
- "The Job Lot" – “Bianca” ITV / Big Talk Productions-
- "BBC World News"
- "Britain’s Got People" -Susan Solves & Arran Spring- Dave Cohen Prods internet
- "Generation Sex"- Princess/Channel
- "Penis Envy" – V1 Productions
- "Get Me The Producer" – Princess/Channel 4 TX
- "Britain’s Favourite TV Wedding"- Multi Media Arts/Channel 5
- "The World Stands Up" – Paramount / IWM Prods
- "The Love Boom / Money Program" – (authored feature) BBC2
- "Brain Candy" – Baby Cow Productions / BBC3
- "Love, Life and Lipstick" - 6 part comedy-drama series ITV / Carlton West
- "Net. Comedy" – Carlton World,
- "House of Fun" – Meridian TV,
- "Daily Telegraph Open Mike Awards" – Channel 5/ Avalon,
Stage:
- “How Not To Die In A Plane Crash” - solo show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe - August 2019
- "Gagging For It" (by Tim Clark) -Rolling Sky Productions-
- The God Racket- “Bealzibabe”-Nitro Theatre (rehearsed reading)
- "Itch Scratch"- Various- The Comedian’s Theatre Company- Pleasance
- "Photo Booth"- The Stand,
- "The Glottal Stops Here"- The Stand
- "Vagina Monologues" – Mush Mush Prods
- "Sit Com Trials" – Leicester Square Theatre
- "21st Century Fox" – ETC Theatre
- "Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen" –Pleasance Edinburgh/Garrick Theatre
- "Arthur Smith’s Inverleith Putting Show" – Edinburgh,
Film:
- Hallowind - animation Voice of 'Madonna'
- The Limelight- V/O Radio Announcer- Limelight Film Co.
- Losers Anonymous – Canned Comedy Prods
Radio:
- "You Have Been Warned" - co-presenter – East London Radio
- "Warming Up" - BBC Radio 4 Extra contributor and co-producer
- "Jeremy Hardy’s “Speaks To The Nation”- actor
- "Stephen K Amos’ Idiots Guide To Life" - Radio 4-- guest performer
- "The Today Program" - Radio 4-contributor
- "Comedy Club"- Radio 4 Extra
- "Serious About Comedy" – Radio 7
- "28 Acts In 28 Minutes" – stand up appearance Radio 4,
- "The Milk Run" – Radio 1, writing and performing,
- Guest on BBC World Service, Fred McCauley BBC Scotland, BBC Leeds, BBC Leicester, BBC Radio 5 Live
Podcasts:
- The Green Room
- The Milk Bar
- People With Stories.
Writing:
- "Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation" - Pozzitive Productions/Radio 4
- "8 Out Of 10 Cats" - Zeppotron/ Ch4
- "News Quiz" - BBC Radio 4
- "Newsjack" - BBC Radio 4
- "The Now Show" - BBC Radio 4
- "The Karen Taylor Show" - Avalon / BBC3
- "The Milk Run" - BBC Radio 1
- "The Sketch Show" - Avalon / ITV
- "In Crowd" sketch show - BBC Radio 4
- "Mayor of Balham" - (pilot) BBC Radio 4
- "Love, Life and Lipstick" - Smith& Watson/ Carlton
- Hallmark Cards
Competitions:
- Jongleurs New Act Competition 1998 - Winner
- Daily Telegraph Open Mike 1997
Testimonials:
"Cynicism that could fell a rhino at 1000 paces. Like it.” - Al Murray
“A feisty comedy fireball of fun” - Time Out
"Went on to prove that she is also one of the funniest women in Britain as she enthralled us all with her feisty Wolverhampton wit." - 100% Biker Magazine
“If you only go and see one comedian in Edinburgh this year, make it Susan Murray you lazy b*stard” - Jeremy Hardy
"She has the mentality of a spiteful 14 yr old boy! Very admirable in a young lady!" - Arthur Smith
“Susan Murray’s baffled everywoman persona cloaks a dry, intelligent wit.” - Stewart Lee
“A feisty comedy fireball of fun” - Time Out
"Went on to prove that she is also one of the funniest women in Britain as she enthralled us all with her feisty Wolverhampton wit." - 100% Biker Magazine
“If you only go and see one comedian in Edinburgh this year, make it Susan Murray you lazy b*stard” - Jeremy Hardy
"She has the mentality of a spiteful 14 yr old boy! Very admirable in a young lady!" - Arthur Smith
“Susan Murray’s baffled everywoman persona cloaks a dry, intelligent wit.” - Stewart Lee
| susanmurraybiog2018.pdf |
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