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Keara Murphy
Keara is a talented stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, events host and expert speaker. She has hosted many events, large and small, across a 20-year career in show business, including after-dinners, formal sports events, end-of-season balls, high-profile award ceremonies, exclusive private parties and more.
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“Keara is a very funny, engaging and experienced comedian who can raise an electric atmosphere with virtually every audience. A Femme Extraordinaire!”
Chris Reid, Henricks Bar, Edinburgh
Keara is a stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, events host and expert speaker.
She has produced ten one-woman shows for The Edinburgh Festival Fringe with visits to The Brighton Fringe, The Glasgow Comedy Festival and onward touring, as well as performed her stand-up comedy all over the world.
Keara has performed comedy on BBC Radio on a variety of shows including, ‘Children In Need’, ‘Feeling Kind Of Funny’ and ‘Live at The Stand’, as well as numerous other radio and TV appearances on BBC, BBC2 and BBC Radio Scotland.
Recently, her show called Dark One – covering the Irish troubles from a personal perspective – made its debut in Edinburgh before touring to London, Central Europe and the USA. She spent two months in America (Dec 2017-Jan 2018) performing stand-up-comedy in a range of venues and hosting some private Burns Suppers.
Keara also hosted a larger event in a private venue in Los Angeles which included a wider variety of people from a range of professions including tradespeople, academics, food and drink experts, producers and entertainers.
Keara has participated in various ways at Burns Suppers over the years and across the Globe. She has hosted, emceed and given addresses, recitals and speeches and has led sing-a-longs from the traditional Scottish Song Book (Revised by Robert Burns himself).
Keara has hosted many events large and small across a 20-year career in show business: traditional and casual Burns Suppers, after-dinners, formal sports events, end-of-season balls, high-profile award ceremonies, exclusive private parties and more.
Keara Murphy is perfect for: Corporate events, after-dinner speaking, Burns Suppers, sports events, award ceremonies, comedy events, galas, dinners, industry events, festivals, private functions
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“Keara was ideal for our event. She understood completely what we wanted. She was generous with her time, making sure she spoke with all the groups involved. She brought humour, warmth and her own personal insight that reflected the broader aims of the Festival.”
David McDonald, Headspace Festival Director
“Keara interviewed Jesse Draper – heiress to the Draper Dynasty – for our Spotlight Dinner and asked her the questions we were too afraid to ask. It was hilariously entertaining, informative and funny and a good mix of business and pleasure was had by all.”
Belinda Roberts, WeDo
“Keara is a versatile performer and perfect for a mixed crowd. Her enthusiasm and professionalism added that special magic. She’s certainly got it!”
Jacqui Wallace, She’s Gottit Events
“Keara is a very funny, engaging and experienced comedian who can raise an electric atmosphere with virtually every audience. A Femme Extraordinaire!”
Chris Reid, Henricks Bar, Edinburgh
“Keara is a great comedienne who excels in the world of stand-up comedy and after-dinner speaking. Her observational humour has had me in tears of laughter as well as making me see the world a bit differently. She is a must-see.”
Niall McCluskey, Advocate at Faculty of Advocates
“Keara brings a warmth and enthusiasm with her, not to mention a deep knowledge and passion for Robert Burns.”
Graham Blaikie, Scottish Licensed Trade Association
