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Close Mad Goat Comedy Festival with a bang! This edition, we once again have the beloved galas featuring comedy toppers of the moment. Laugh along with Ria Lina, Kae Kurd and TK Kirkland.
RIA LINA (VK)
Ria Lina is a touring comedian, actress, and writer, named one of The Evening Standard's"Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now." Her credits include Live At The Apollo (BBC), Have I Got News For You (BBC), QI (BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Now Show (Radio 4), Late Night Mash (Dave), and Lovestruck High (Amazon Prime). She's also a regular pundit on Sky News, BBC News, and Times Radio, known for her sharp political satire and scientific insight.
As the only Filipina comedian in UK stand-up, Ria holds a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Virology. Her six shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have tackled themes like autism, motherhood, political correctness, feminism, and racial identity. The Scotsman describes her style as "fearless, provocative, and very funny."
In 2024, Ria completed her debut UK and Ireland tour, Riawakening, which was named by The Telegraph as one of the "10 best comedy shows to book tickets for in 2024." Her next tour, Name TBC, will start in Autumn 2025.
PRESS
“Fearless, provocative and very funny” – Scotsman
“Engaging, endearing and eye-opening” – Time Out
“She’s like a Filipina Sarah Silverman” – Dusty Limits
“10 best comedy shows and stand-up tours to book tickets for in 2024” – Telegraph
KAE KURD (VK)
Smart, sharp, and brilliantly funny, Kae Kurd is one of the UK's fastest rising comedy stars, known for his viral online content across multiple platforms. His debut stand-up special, Kurd Your Enthusiasm, gained over 200K views on YouTube, with Joe’s Creative Director praising Kae's ability to blend socio-political issues into his slick, mainstream style. Kae’s Spoken Kurd Tour (2021) was a sell-out success, and his 2023 tour, Kurd Immunity, culminated at the iconic London Eventim Apollo. His TV credits include Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Celebrity Masterchef (BBC One), and The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two).
A sought-after writer, Kae has worked on major projects such as Chunkz's Bad Chefs(ITV2), Munya Chawawa's Race Around Britain (YouTube Originals), Crouchy’s Year Late Euros (BBC One), Celebrity Juice (ITV2), Cunk & Other Humans (BBC Two), Have I Got News For You (BBC Two), and A League of Their Own (Sky One). He is also the writer and voice behind ITV’s hit dating show Loaded in Paradise and hosts the popular podcast Ain’t Got A Clue.
TK KIRKLAND (US)
TK Kirkland is a legendary American underground comic with a massive cult following. Known as "T To The Mthf*ckin K," he’s a central figure in both hip-hop and comedy, connecting stars, launching careers, and even helping to resolve beefs. He played a key role in the formation of rap group N.W.A., helped launch Jamie Foxx’s career, and worked with DL Hughley and Mike Epps. Born in New Jersey and raised in Compton, TK recently had a street named after him in his hometown.
TK is famous for his sharp comedic timing, impromptu humor, and the catchphrase "Who raised you?"—which is also the title of his hit show that topped Amazon Prime’s comedy rankings in 2019. His comedy mixes strong opinions with absurdity, making it impossible to tell where one ends and the other begins. Bold, funny, and unapologetic, TK is one of the most influential African American comics today, and he’s finally heading to Europe for the first time.
Sat 8 Mar 25 22u00
