Kathy Maniura is a British character comedian, drag king performer, writer, and actor known for inventive, absurd character-based comedy. Her work blends sketch, physical theatre, and drag to explore identity, masculinity, and everyday absurdities with sharp, playful detail.
26th August, 2026
One Joke
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
With Aisha Amanduri, Alex Franklin, Andy Barr, Ben Alborough (as Terry Wogan), Benjamin Partridge, Bi-curious George, Cecily Hitchcock, Chuck n Jeck, Dan Wye, David Elms, David O’Doherty, Dee Allum, Demi Adejuyigbe, Derek Mitchell, Dom McGovern, Ele Mackenzie, Eleanor Morton, Elf Lyons, Ellie BW (as John Norris), Em Humble, Eric (Eric’s tales of the sea), Freddie Meredith, Jack Shep, James Trickey, Jenny Gorelick, John Luke Roberts, Jonathan Oldfield, Jordan Brookes, Kate Butch, Kate Hammer, Kathy Maniura, Katie Norris, Kemah Bob, Krystal Evans, Lachlan Werner, Lara Ricote, Laurie Luxe, Lil Wenker, Lorna Rose Treen, Luisa Wohlke, Maia Tassalini, Mark Silcox, Marty Gleeson, Mary Flanagan, Matt Tedford (as Margaret Thatcher), Molly Rose Treeves, Olga Koch, Ollie West, Phil Ellis, Rachel Baker, Rachel Porter, Rob Preston, Rory Marshall, Rosalie Minnitt, Sam Lake, Sarah Roberts, Stuart Goldsmith, Ted Milligan, Tom Newman.
8th June, 2026
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society
The Phoenix, London
With Ada Campe, Alexander Bennett, Christian Brighty (as King Henry VIII), Emma Rose Davies (as Alllison Pope, Head of HR), Frank Foucault, Jacob Henegan, Kathy Maniura (as Ian Historian and Anne Historian), Lachlan Werner, Laurie Luxe, Noah Matthews (as Titus Springbok), Paul Savage, Sasha Fuller, Thom Tuck.
30th December, 2025
Barry & Tony’s NYE Hootenanny
Bill Murray, Islington
With Huge Davies, John-Luke Roberts, Joz Norris, Kathy Maniura (as Ian the historian), Rosa Garland, Sam Campbell.
16th February, 2025
Kathy Maniura: The Cycling Man (WIP)
Duffy’s, Leicester
6th August, 2024
Kathy Maniura: The Cycling Man (WIP)
Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
25th May, 2024
Kathy Maniura: Objectified
The Actors, Brighton
What can I say? I love it.
11th February, 2024
Kathy Maniura: Objectified
Duffy’s, Leicester
Maniura’s Edinburgh debut is an original concept superbly crafted and all her character interpretations are staggeringly recognisable. She has adapted her show with a local reference which has been woven seamlessly into her finale. It is a marvellous show from a remarkable talent. As she herself says, she has a gift.
9th August, 2023
Kathy Maniura: Objectified
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
The comedians I enjoy the most are those who are visibly excited to be performing and so it is with Kathy Maniura, who anthropomorphises her objects with an enthusiasm and energy that is funny, heart-warming and engaging. She seems to have a true empathy with the inanimate and brings them to life in an original concept that is not only entertaining, but also makes the audience truly wonder how their possessions feel. I loved it, and I think my jacket did too.
6th June, 2023
Gits & Shiggles
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
With André de Freitas, John Robins, Joseph Emslie, Kathy Maniura.
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