The Secret Comedy Club Comedian Profile

Performer Info

Short Bio: “5 * * * * * As near perfect as you can find” British Comedy Guide

“Ripe with comedy” Stephanie Merritt, Observer

Acclaimed stand-up comic and TV writer Meryl O’Rourke –revels in her bitterness. She has delighted comedy audiences, written some of the best gags on telly and even hosted pop concerts (last one to 12,000 people!)

She has been a regular support for Frankie Boyle since 2010 where she opened for him at the Hammersmith Apollo. In his book Work!Consume!Die! he calls Meryl “Inspiringly funny”.

Her solo stand up show Bad Mother… received 5 star reviews and was The Times’ Critic’s Choice.

“5* * * * * Truly astonishing show” The New Current

“4 * * * * Devastatingly direct” Jewish Chronicle

“4 * * * * Very funny. Tightly written, deftly performed.” TheLatest