Annie McGrath is a comedian renowned for her joke writing skills and deadpan style. Described by The Feminist Fringe as “dark and hilarious” ★★★★★, Annie’s sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show, Shepherd, received critical acclaim and transferred to a run at London’s Soho Theatre. A multiple Funny Women Award nominee, Annie has performed at comedy venues all over the world.
An in-demand comedy writer, Annie has written for The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), as well as on multiple series of the award-winning panel show, A League of Their Own (Sky), working with England legend and Queen of the Jungle, Jill Scott. Annie has written on all three series of Fantasy Football League (Sky) with Matt Lucas and Elis James. An Arsenal fan, and a keen follower of the women’s game, Annie appeared as a guest on Sky Sports’ Good Morning Euros show ahead of the Lionesses victory in 2022 and was interviewed on BBC News during the Women’s World Cup in 2023. Annie appears in the hit comedy podcast, Dial F For Football, and has acted in numerous sketches for Sky Sports’ cult show Soccer AM. She has also written and starred in sketches for Call Yourself a Fan. Annie’s interest in sport has resonated phenomenally with her online audience. Her short clip ‘Which Netball Position Are You?’ has reached over 3 million views across various social media platforms. Annie was commissioned by English Heritage to write and present Have You Met?, a comedy series of educational videos centred around key figures throughout British History.
As an actor, Annie starred alongside Kristen Bell and Allison Janney in the film The People We Hate at the Wedding. She also appeared in Stephen Merchant’s award-winning comedy drama, The Outlaws (BBC One), and Stath Lets Flats (Channel 4).
Aside from comedy, Annie is also a talented artist and host of Secret Artists podcast, which has been recommended by The Times, Evening Standard, The Guardian, iNews, Esquire, and The Art Newspaper. Annie curated the exhibition, Art is the Best Medicine, which featured artwork by fellow comedians – including Jenny Eclair, Joe Lycett, Vic Reeves, and many more.
