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Katie did a Fine Art degree which was so useful she was able self fund guerilla performances on the streets of London using earthy materials such as cardboard and chalk. In 2008 she set up the feminist performance group, The Muffia and discovered she was quite funny.
In 2010 Katie ventured into writing and performing comedy and eventually trained at Philippe Gaulier's Paris-based Clown & Theatre school (2012 - 2013) only to discover she was, "not funny at all! And had never been funny in her entire life!" In 2014 & 2016 her character comedy shows received 5 star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe. In 2016 Katie was invited to be in an exhibition called 'Woman' where she created a multi-media installation about her body and the sexualisation of children, that was actually not funny. Also in 2016 Katie won Best Supporting Actress at the British Independent Film Festival leading to a roaring acting career in immersive shows for Secret Cinema, Crystal Maze, Mandinga Arts and "other" productions. In 2017 Katie became interested again in making socially engaged theatre and is currently developing an autobiographical show. After her first storytelling gig in January 2019 Katie was published on Medium’s blog site and now has the bug to write more short stories. Katie has been on the same bill as Russell Brand at the Palace theatre, just saying. |
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PICK OF THE FRINGE - Edinburgh Reporter
50 Unmissable shows at the Fringe – TO DO LIST
"GonZo is an intense beast...a fun hour of absurd tragedies, sexual innuendo, audience interaction, sing-a-longs… you should definitely check her out." ★★★★ SHORTCOM
"Katie Bridget O’Brien, a graduate of Philippe Gaulier’s Parisian clown school, & it shows. She’s incredibly adept
at making us laugh. Watching Gonzo is like having a right good soak in a bubble-bath, for a good hour or so of warmth & fluffiness. This lady is a stylish talent, & like all the best comedy storytellers has the ability to transport us into an unshakable reality of hilarity."
Laughs: ★★★★★ Material: ★★★★ Delivery: ★★★★★ Mumble Comedy
"in a hilarious selection ceremony guided by her finger and the spirit within that finger, even in its bizarreness she puts her audience at ease and everyone plays along even if baffled at first, she brought a woman up to heal her of an std via the healing power of song ...the story is cleverly delivered... the skill to deal with an audience regardless of their reactions is a great talent, where on the fringe can you see a rebirthing and an std healing?" ★★★★ Comedy Coroner
"Character comedy at it’s very best – brave, committed, brilliantly performed and – most importantly – completely hilarious!" ★★★★★ToDoList
"O'Brien's performance defies both logic and explanation…. there's definitely something captivating
about the way O'Brien brings these vivid characters to life." The List
To Do List '39 Unmissable Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2014'
Freestival Hot 5 Ed Fringe Leftfield Loons
Three Minute Broadway Baby interview about 2014 Edfringe show
CHORTLE - TOP 10 LOONIES COMING TO EDINBURGH FRINGE 2014
Most Eye Catching Titles at the Edinburgh Fringe - Whats on Stage
Billie Was Tap Dancing for the Seagulls came in at number 14!
"BEYOND TWISTED AND SIDE-SPLITTINGLY FUNNY...TANTAMOUNT TO A WORK OF GENIUS."
★★★★★ EVERYTHING THEATRE
‘THE GIRL'S GOT BALLS...SKILL AND CHARM TO NAB A PODIUM POSITION...ONE TO WATCH!’
LONDON IS FUNNY
"Highlights include the untapped talent of...the inimitable Mrs Medlow played by Katie Bridget O'Brien.."
‘Reply to PO: Box 49’ Claire Travers Smith - The Telegraph
The Bareback Banshees (Edinburgh Sketch Show 2010)
'Their combination of random comedy and wildly eccentric characters had me crying with laughter at one point...
This show was a real gem to find...something to catch if you love a bit of very stupid and random comedy.'
New Current
50 Unmissable shows at the Fringe – TO DO LIST
"GonZo is an intense beast...a fun hour of absurd tragedies, sexual innuendo, audience interaction, sing-a-longs… you should definitely check her out." ★★★★ SHORTCOM
"Katie Bridget O’Brien, a graduate of Philippe Gaulier’s Parisian clown school, & it shows. She’s incredibly adept
at making us laugh. Watching Gonzo is like having a right good soak in a bubble-bath, for a good hour or so of warmth & fluffiness. This lady is a stylish talent, & like all the best comedy storytellers has the ability to transport us into an unshakable reality of hilarity."
Laughs: ★★★★★ Material: ★★★★ Delivery: ★★★★★ Mumble Comedy
"in a hilarious selection ceremony guided by her finger and the spirit within that finger, even in its bizarreness she puts her audience at ease and everyone plays along even if baffled at first, she brought a woman up to heal her of an std via the healing power of song ...the story is cleverly delivered... the skill to deal with an audience regardless of their reactions is a great talent, where on the fringe can you see a rebirthing and an std healing?" ★★★★ Comedy Coroner
"Character comedy at it’s very best – brave, committed, brilliantly performed and – most importantly – completely hilarious!" ★★★★★ToDoList
"O'Brien's performance defies both logic and explanation…. there's definitely something captivating
about the way O'Brien brings these vivid characters to life." The List
To Do List '39 Unmissable Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2014'
Freestival Hot 5 Ed Fringe Leftfield Loons
Three Minute Broadway Baby interview about 2014 Edfringe show
CHORTLE - TOP 10 LOONIES COMING TO EDINBURGH FRINGE 2014
Most Eye Catching Titles at the Edinburgh Fringe - Whats on Stage
Billie Was Tap Dancing for the Seagulls came in at number 14!
"BEYOND TWISTED AND SIDE-SPLITTINGLY FUNNY...TANTAMOUNT TO A WORK OF GENIUS."
★★★★★ EVERYTHING THEATRE
‘THE GIRL'S GOT BALLS...SKILL AND CHARM TO NAB A PODIUM POSITION...ONE TO WATCH!’
LONDON IS FUNNY
"Highlights include the untapped talent of...the inimitable Mrs Medlow played by Katie Bridget O'Brien.."
‘Reply to PO: Box 49’ Claire Travers Smith - The Telegraph
The Bareback Banshees (Edinburgh Sketch Show 2010)
'Their combination of random comedy and wildly eccentric characters had me crying with laughter at one point...
This show was a real gem to find...something to catch if you love a bit of very stupid and random comedy.'
New Current
