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Susan Harrison

“I was truly blown away…. really, really impressive indeed.” **** ½ (British Comedy Guide 2010)

Susan Harrison is a character comedian, comedy writer and professional actress. She has  performed as many of her characters at stand up clubs and cabaret nights in Edinburgh and London and in 2009 she took her first one woman show "Five Characters In Search of Susan" to the Edinburgh Fringe, Underbelly and received fantastic reviews “This is dark comedy at it’s best” ***** (Three Weeks). In 2010 her second Edinburgh show "Creatures" received a ThreeWeeks Editor's Choice Award who said of Susan “This Winner presents truly original, very entertaining shows” and The British Comedy Guide described it as "one of the most entertaining hours of the festival” **** ½ 

As well as performing on the circuit she also co-runs and comperes the unique monthly comedy cabaret night “Cabarera” which has gained a following for its original approach and consistently eclectic line up. 
Susan is also a regular improviser on the London scene and has played in both long form and short form. She is also part of new musical character act Anne and Alan with comedian and writer Colin Leggo.

What The Press say

"This is dark comedy at its best. ***** (Three Weeks 2009)

"Harrison introduces us to her alter egos with remarkable ease, brilliant comic timing and a sense of authenticity” (The Stage 2009)

"Susan Harrison’s character sketch show is impeccably performed and reveals her rich talent as a comedy actress… This is enhanced by the air of confidence as she nails the punch lines...  Her name is one to look out for." **** (One4Review 2009)

“razor sharp wit and apt social observation… Smart and original absurdist comedy.” **** (Three Weeks 2010)

“better than most TV shows of a similar format, but it would be a crime to put a screen between the audience and her ferocious presence. **** (The List 2010)

“Susan Harrison is an excellent character actor and uses this skill to present ridiculous creatures with great timing and quirky humour.” (The Daily Telegraph 2010)

Awards
Funny Woman Semi Finalist 2008
Funny Woman Semi Finalist 2009
Winner of a Three Week’s Editors Choice Award 2010