Comedian - Laura Smyth - Comedy in Your Eye

Comedian - Laura Smyth - Comedy: The Funny Women Award Winner from East London

Laura Smyth is a stand-up comedian from East London who exploded onto the scene in 2019 and has since become one of the most recognisable and beloved new faces in British comedy.  A mother of three, she has a force-of-nature personality and a brutally honest comedic style that has resonated with audiences and critics alike.  She is a true star of the circuit, with a natural talent that has seen her rise to the top in a remarkably short space of time.   

Hailing from East London, Laura’s comedy is grounded in her own life, finding the universal humour in the everyday. Her material often focuses on her experiences with her kids, her friends, and herself, eschewing niceties for raw, relatable, and hilarious observations on family life.  Her natural talent and sharp wit have been praised by comedy legends, with Jo Brand calling her "a naturally funny woman" and Jonathan Ross dubbing her "The Marvellous Laura Smyth."  Romesh Ranganathan has called her "one of the best acts I've seen in a long long time."    

With a sharp and relatable observational style, East London’s Comedian Laura Smyth has rapidly gained recognition for her brutally honest comedy.  She explores the absurdities of life with a powerful and engaging personality, turning everyday experiences into comedy gold.  Her brand-new show, "Living My Best Life," explores all aspects of modern life, from the madness of parenting and marriage to social media and chasing her dreams.  Her humour is grounded in reality, making her instantly relatable to anyone who has ever navigated the chaotic world of family, friends, and modern life.   

Laura Smyth’s rapid ascent in the comedy world began with a huge win at The Funny Women Awards in 2019, an achievement that immediately marked her as a major new talent.  Since then, her career has gone from strength to strength. She has become a familiar face on our television screens with a string of appearances on the UK’s biggest comedy shows, including "Live At The Apollo" (BBC Two), "Frankie Boyle's New World Order" (BBC Two), "Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club" (ITV1), and "Cats Does Countdown" (Channel 4).  She is also a regular on the festival circuit, having performed at the Comedy Arena at Latitude, the Brighton Comedy Garden, and the Reading and Leeds Festivals.  Her debut tour was a phenomenal success, starting with 20 dates and expanding to nearly 50, with sold-out shows at the Hackney Empire and the Indigo at the O2.  You can find her on TikTok at @thatlaurasmyth, where she has over 500,000 likes.    

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