Biography
Bio
Mary Bourke is an irish comic currently based in London. She has performed all over the world including such far flung places as The United States, Australia, New Zealand ,Dubai, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, The Philippines and Vietnam.
She was described by GQ magazine as one of the “best female comics in the country” and has won numerous awards for her solo comedy shows .She headlines clubs such as The King’s Head, Screaming Blue Murder, Barnstormers, The Stand and is a regular at the Balham Banana
Awards
Finalist in BBC new comedy awards
Runner up Hackney Empire New act competition
Winner of Irish World Comedian of the year Award
Runner up Bodyform comedian of the year award
FRINGE SHOW AWARDS
Nominated for best comedy show Perth Fringe world 2017
Nominated for best comedy show Dunedin 2017
Nominated for “TONGUES OF FIRE” writer’s award Dunedin 2017
Winner of best comedy show Auckland Fringe 2019
Quotes
One of the best female acts in the country” – GQ
”The audience loved her” THE INDEPENDENT
”An hour packed with fine routines and beautifully written gags” Scotsman
”Savage and lyrical” THE NEW STATESMAN
”Bourke‘s obvious skill is such that the audience are never less than utterly delighted. An accomplished and thoroughly enjoyable piece of work.” Fest****
”a great show that consists of nothing but jokes”. ”Bourke‘s comedy is savage in intent and surgical in execution.” ”Mary goes in search of the original spirit of stand-up and reclaims it with style.” The Skinny*****
”Rattling off punch lines quicker than an express train” GiggleBeats
”This show is truly very funny.” ”She has a superb delivery style and the audience loved it.” Three Weeks*****
”An hour packed with fine routines and beautifully written gags” Scotsman
” Ireland’s Mary Bourke made a strong case as to why she should be the next comedy superstar” Auckland Herald
” A true comedy beast! she is mesmerizing to watch” Succubus Magazine *****
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
COMEDIANS AT THE KING’S – YouTube
Stand-up comedy from Glasgow’s King’s Theatre.
