Comedy at Turtle with Headliner Katharyn Henson

Stand Up Comedy in Reading is back. Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Comedy at Turtle with Headliner Katheryn Henson.

Mates Rates Comedy has teamed up with The Purple Turtle to bring you the best acts from the UK comedy scene.

We will have TV names, up and coming circuit comics and as always you will be guided along by our trusty MC Carl Richard.

The show takes place at The Purple Turtle between 7:30pm-9:30pm (doors open 7:00pm).

Early Bird 2-4-1 - £12.50

2 tickets for the price of 1

Advance - £12.50

On Door - £15.00 (subject to availability)

Lineup subject to change

Please be advised that you will need id to get into The Purple Turtle.

Katharyn Henson

Katharyn began doing stand up comedy in New York City where she worked her way to regularly hosting and performing nightly at comedy clubs, backyards, and basements throughout the five boroughs. 

Currently based in London, Katharyn MC's and performs regularly at several of the top clubs throughout the city. Outside of stand up, Katharyn co-hosts the podcast "This American Irish Life" with husband and fellow comedian Mark O'Keeffe.

Katharyn has performed all over the world and is a festival veteran with multiple international fringe festivals under her belt. She has received excellent critical review (without using an agent or PR 😜) for both her performances and her hour "Ew Girl, you Nasty." Kate Copstick of The Scotsman exclaimed, “This show is a blast!" while The Skinny and Fringefeed in Australia gave her ★★★★ and ★★★★1/2. 

Pop Dust noted most accurately that "You won't see many comics like Henson at the Fringe or anywhere else."

Alex Farrow

“Practically perfect in every way” ★★★★★ The Scotsman

“Packs a Philosophical Punch” ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Student

“An intelligent new star with a skill for strong joke writing” – British Comedy Guide Top Pick 2023

“An hour of laugh-out-loud, cerebral silliness” ★★★★ Edinburgh Guide

Alex Farrow is perhaps one of the most critically acclaimed comedians at the Fringe this year. Conde Naste Traveller

“ingenious” ★★★★ Binge Fringe

Featured in The Times as part of ‘A bloke Calle Dave’s’ Best Jokes of the Fringe 2021

“Jaw achingly funny”. ★★★★ Oxford Times