Prime Video has revealed the first trailer for Backstage with Katherine Ryan ahead of its launch with all episodes on 9th June.
Across 6 episodes Backstage with Katherine Ryan will offer a rare glimpse behind the curtain of Katherine Ryan’s brand-new live comedy show, offering an exclusive look at what goes on behind the scenes whilst showcasing world-class stand-up from the UK’s funniest comedians.
Backstage with Katherine Ryan will introduce an all-new live comedy experience, blending world-class stand-up with behind-the-scenes access, in which Katherine Ryan will invite both the biggest and the most exciting new names from the world of comedy to perform on stage and hang out backstage at London’s iconic Roundhouse.
Produced by Expectation, the series features a star-studded line-up including Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Judi Love, Ivo Graham, Jo Brand, Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Rob Beckett, Sue Perkins, Tom Allen, Michelle de Swarte, Jimmy Carr, Desiree Burch, Seann Walsh, Nick Mohammed, Sarah Millican, Joanne McNally, Russell Kane, Geoff Norcott, and Darren Harriott.
As host to the verified cream of the comedy crop, Katherine Ryan's exposé of celebrity comedy life will reveal all the sordid secrets of what really goes on backstage at a stand-up show. She's put cameras everywhere to reveal the nerves, the gossip, the preparation, the excitement, the camaraderie and the clashes.
Not only does the show peep behind the curtain, but it also offers a rare insight into the writing process as we see Katherine and head writer Geoff Norcott pitch gloves-off roast jokes to each other.
The one-liners aren't for the faint-hearted as each episode culminates with Katherine exuding her trademark acerbic wit by performing jokes about the very comedians she's invited onto the show.
With the backstage area littered with cameras, we can see EVERYTHING. Uncensored and unscripted, it's our nation's favourite comedians as you've never seen them before.
Backstage with Katherine Ryan launches Thursday 9th June on Prime Video