Comedy Teachers
Kate Smurthwaite
Kate Smurthwaite has been performing comedy professionally for six years. A favourite as an act and an MC on the major club scene in the UK and abroad.
This year she has supported Omid Djalili and Shazia Mirza on tour and been commissioned as chief writer for the worlds first international satirical show Network.
She has appeared on BBC One, BBC World News, Sky TV and notched up hundreds of appearances on BBC 5Live, Radio Four, Radio Two, TalkSport, LBC and regional and international stations and her annual News At Kate and Comedy Manifesto Edinburgh shows attract a devoted following.
"A powerhouse of observational wit" The Spectator.
"A brilliant comedian" ***** ScotsGay.
Courses taught by Kate
Taster - Beginners Comedy
Think you’re humour is wasted on your friends? We at City Academy are offering you a chance to put your wit to the test in a fun and friendly atmosphere
Taster - Improvers Comedy
Have some comedy experience but want to take it further and show them your not a one trick pony?
Improvers Comedy
Our Improvers Stand Up Comedy course is for graduates of the Beginners Stand Up Comedy Course as well as working comedians looking to up their game and break through into bigger clubs
Beginners Comedy
Our Stand Up Comedy course will teach you the basic skills needed to command a room full of people and make them laugh! Pure gold dust for comedy newcomers.
