Kae Kurd has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive voices in British stand-up: quick, confident and able to move from sharp social observation to a perfectly timed throwaway line without losing the room. For audiences at Up the Creek, though, he is more than a familiar face from television and touring. His own Kae Kurd's Comedy Club has become a regular part of the programme in Greenwich.
Who is Kae Kurd?
Kae Kurd is a British-Kurdish comedian, writer and presenter whose stand-up combines big subjects with an easy, conversational style. His breakthrough special Kurd Your Enthusiasm helped establish him with a wider audience, and subsequent tours have included The Spoken Kurd, Kurd Immunity and What's O'Kurd?.
His television credits include Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Celebrity MasterChef and The Apprentice: You're Fired. He has also written across comedy and entertainment television, with credits including Have I Got News For You, Celebrity Juice and A League of Their Own. More recently, his work has expanded further into presenting and podcasting, including Sets & Reps and co-hosting The Wayne Rooney Show.
What makes his comedy work?
Part of Kae Kurd's appeal is the speed with which he can change gear. His material can take in politics, identity, family, popular culture and everyday frustrations, but the tone never feels like a lecture. The jokes come first. That balance has made him equally effective on a large theatre stage, on television and in a more intimate comedy club setting.
There is also a strong live quality to his comedy. He is comfortable reacting to the room, changing direction and involving the audience. That makes a venue like Up the Creek particularly well suited to the way he performs: close enough for the audience to feel part of the night, but with the energy of a proper live event.
Kae Kurd's Comedy Club at Up the Creek
Kae Kurd's relationship with Up the Creek has developed into something more substantial than a one-off appearance. Kae Kurd's Comedy Club has been running regularly at the venue, bringing together stand-up, guest appearances, audience interaction and the kind of unpredictable moments that only happen in a live comedy room.
The format reflects Kae's strengths as both performer and host. Rather than presenting a fixed touring show night after night, the comedy club format allows the line-up and atmosphere to change. The result is a night that feels built for the room rather than simply dropped into it.
For autumn 2026, Kae Kurd's Comedy Club continues at Up the Creek on Wednesday 7 October, Wednesday 4 November and Wednesday 2 December. These dates form part of a wider run of Kae Kurd's Comedy Club shows, with the concept also heading to venues around the UK.
From Greenwich to the road
The Up the Creek residency has also helped shape the next stage of the show. After developing the format in London, Kae is taking Kae Kurd's Comedy Club On The Road to venues around the country. The touring version keeps the same core ingredients: strong stand-up, special guests, interactive elements and an evening that can take an unexpected turn at any moment.
That progression makes the Greenwich dates particularly interesting. Audiences at Up the Creek are seeing the show in the venue where the format established itself, while the idea itself is now reaching a much wider audience.
Why see Kae Kurd live?
If you only know Kae from clips, television appearances or podcasts, seeing him in a comedy club gives you a different sense of what he does. The pace is faster, the interaction is more immediate and the audience becomes part of the rhythm of the show.
It is also a good introduction to the wider Up the Creek experience. The club has always been at its best when the night feels live in every sense: a strong comic on stage, a packed room, the possibility of something going slightly off-script and an audience willing to go with it.
Kae Kurd's Comedy Club fits naturally into that tradition. It combines a recognisable headline name with the unpredictability of a club night, giving regular comedy-goers and first-time visitors something that feels more personal than a standard theatre show.
See Kae Kurd at Up the Creek
Kae Kurd's Comedy Club returns to Up the Creek throughout the rest of 2026. Check the latest listings on the Up the Creek What's On page for current availability, timings and ticket information.
Up the Creek is at 302 Creek Road, Greenwich, London SE10 9SW, a short walk from Cutty Sark DLR and Greenwich station.