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Karen Bayley

“she blew my socks off” BBC Tees

The first ever female winner of the prestigious Comedy Store King Gong award, Karen was also a BBC New Comedy Awards Showcase final and Babycham Funny Women finalist, all when launching onto the UK comedy circuit in 2003. Brummie Karen has quickly picked up a whole host of rave reviews, comedy awards and references from her peers. Her material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines, with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. Already a rising star on TV and radio, she has appeared on The Last Word, Take The Mike, Sex on the Job, The Fred Macauley Show and a regular on Radio 5 Live.

TV
BBC New Comedy Awards semi finals         (BBC Choice)
BBC New Comedy Awards showcase finals                         (BBC3)
The Last Word (Live late chat show)                             (ITV1)
Sex on the Job                                                             (Sky 1)
100 Greatest Cartoons                                        (Channel 4)

FILM
Longford (Film Won 4 BAFTA’s)                 (Channel 4/HBO)

RADIO
Fred McCauley Show                         (BBC Radio Scotland)
Henry Kelly show                               (BBC Radio Berkshire)
Michelle Mallone Show                (BBC Greater Manchester)
Martin Kellner Show                                 (BBC Radio Leeds)

PRESS/QUOTES
"Bayley's material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines…with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn't have much trouble getting audiences laughing." Steve Bennett, Chortle UK

“She has me in stitches” Alan Carr

"I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. She doesn't dwell too much on "lady issues" Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she's gonna be huge." BBC Tees Online

"A very good act" Jasper Carrott

"Sparkling form" Last Laugh, The Lescar, Sheffield

"There is a depth and subtlety to her comedy- with a shrewd wit and great timing. She takes hecklers in her stride- sharp enough to use any form of crowd input to her advantage." Debees Radio Online

 CORPORATE QUOTES
" Karen Bayley was great and she had the guests roaring with laughter. It was nice that she incorporated the personal info I sent over too"  Private Wedding Reception