Kyrah Grey is a humorist …
Hailing from South London, she burst onto the comedy scene in 2019 throughout her remaining yr of college and has shortly made her mark. Her expertise has taken her to comedy golf equipment nationwide, and he or she’s carried out on the long-lasting O2 Area stage as a part of Mo Gilligan’s Black British Takeover. She has additionally supported comedy heavyweights like Axel Blake, Tom Davis, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Romesh Ranganathan, and Russell Kane on their excursions, cementing her repute as a rising star in UK comedy.
We just lately spoke to Kyrah Grey, the face of Relationship Horror Tales, Comedy Central UK’s contemporary digital sketch present that hilariously tackles the highs, lows, and cringe-worthy moments of recent courting. Via the lens of a single Black lady, the collection blends sharp humour with insightful social commentary, exploring stereotypes and the distinctive challenges of courting in in the present day’s world. With celeb cameos from Munya Chawawa, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Ola Labib, it’s a must-watch for comedy followers all over the place. Let’s dive into the inspiration behind the present and Kyrah’s journey in comedy …
Introduce your self …
Kyrah Grey, I’m an Aries, British born however Jamaican heritage and naturally South London, shoutout Croydon each single time!
Describe your life in a single phrase or a sentence …
Rollercoaster of chaos with a sprinkle of survival.
Why are we right here?
Nicely hopefully to speak about my brand-new sketch present #DatingHorrorStories on Comedy Central!
Inform us what Relationship Horror Present is about in your individual phrases …
I might say that it’s an embodiment and exaggeration of all our largest fears when dipping your toe within the courting pool. It’s terrifying out right here, in the event you don’t giggle then you definitely’ll cry.
Introduce us to Kyrah (who’s she, why is she courting and why does she hold assembly these loopy males) …
To be trustworthy, I might say that Kyrah within the present isn’t simply me, she’s a mirrored image of associates, household and even folks that I’ve met on nights out. I bear in mind one time I used to be talking to this woman within the membership bathroom and he or she informed me that she was in a 4 yr situationship…That was going proper within the present so shout out to that woman, I hope she made it out.
A personality flaw (one thing you discovered troublesome)
I don’t take life critically which, to be trustworthy was very precisely portrayed all through this complete collection.
Finest Qualities (what you liked/discovered best about stepping into character)
I’m capable of finding the humorous in any state of affairs, to me it’s an incredible high quality…but when we’re in a critical state of affairs, I’m not the one you need to be sat subsequent to.
Favorite line Kyrah says …
‘You seem like Central C minus’
Which date was the very best, which was the worst and who made it the toughest to remain
in character?)
That’s onerous to select. I feel my associate Jake in Man Youngster Creche, performed by Esmonde Cole was my favorite. The entire episode was so humorous to movie and he was a pure.
What sketch comedy influenced you essentially the most?
Positively Key and Peele, I feel they’re superb man and so they’re simply so good each individually and collectively. The chemistry is simple after they’re each on display, I haven’t seen a sketch that I haven’t laughed at.
Numerous sketch comedy, if it’s by means of a black lens is us often from a male
perspective. Did you may have a particular artistic intention with this present?
Yeah undoubtedly, I simply wished to broaden everybody’s view of what Sketch comedy appears like. I grew up watching individuals just like the Wayans who simply made issues that had been silly and humorous, I’ve at all times wished to recreate that feeling for my very own viewers. I need to create tales that the black neighborhood can relate to, giggle at and share with their family and friends.
You’re a humorist and quite a lot of your materials is about your courting expertise. Is it that unhealthy?
The courting scene proper now could be within the pits of hell, it’s horrible out right here. Don’t get me flawed, I do see the proposals and occasional TikTok that permit’s me know that romance is alive however truthfully, I’ve gotten to a degree the place I’ve no extra small speak left in me. I don’t need to know what number of siblings you may have.
What number of of your individual exhibits (stand-up) have you ever performed and might you describe what it’s like for you sharing your anecdotes and jokes with completely different audiences?
I don’t even know what number of I’ve performed but it surely’s been a good few, within the a whole bunch. Happening stage will be tremendous daunting for me as a result of I’m not good at being weak in actual life however as a comic book, your job is to search out the humorous in each state of affairs whether or not it’s unhappy or pleased. You’re principally leaping on stage saying ‘please love me’ which is terrifying however when you get these laughs, the sensation is unmatched.
You’ve toured with Mo The Comic, collaborated with skills like Munya Chawawa and Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and extra. What has your expertise been like navigating the comedy scene as a Black British feminine comic? London Hughes has shared her perception that there’s restricted house for Black feminine comics within the UK, and each she and Gina Yashere have discovered vital success within the US. What’s your perspective on this?
After I go on stage there’s a pair hurdles that I’ve to leap by means of as a result of individuals already assume girls aren’t humorous, and lots of people assume that Black girls aren’t humorous which is insane as a result of each lady round me is hilarious. I show you flawed within the first two minutes and that’s a very powerful factor for me. Rising up, the one Black feminine comedian that was on my display was Gina Yashere, to me she was the blueprint. It’s slowly getting higher however personally I feel there are such a lot of unimaginable Black creatives that additionally need to have their voices heard so yeah, we’re removed from the place we should be however there’s been slight progress, and social media has undoubtedly helped individuals who need to be seen get the popularity they deserve.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU …
If not this then what? An Creator.
What’s made you Unhappy,Mad and Glad this week? The climate, cyclists and the brand new episode of Relationship Horror Tales!
What are you watching? Married at First Sight…what a large number.
What are you studying? Revive me- J.L Seegars
The final movie you watched? Previous Lives…10/10.
The final play you noticed? Shifters, one in all my favorite performs to this point!
The final stay music occasion? I went to see Tremendous Jazz Membership final week, one in all my favorite artists proper now.
What’s presently in your playlist? I’m in my RnB/Neo Soul bag proper now. Numerous Sasha Keable, Jaz Karis, Bellah, Kwn, the listing goes on.
What podcast are you listening too? Simply completed the Candy Bobby podcast…I’m nonetheless in shock.
What’s in your bucket listing? Going to Japan by 2025!
The place’s your pleased place? Jamaica or Crete, if I shut my eyes…I’m there proper now.
Have fun another person… Specz is doing unimaginable issues proper now, it’s been so inspiring to see his journey.
Have fun your self … I simply launched my first sketch present, I began a brand new script and I’ve learn 11 books this yr!
What’s subsequent? Hopefully a tour, one other season of Relationship Horror Tales and extra travelling.
The place can we discover you? @itskyrahgray on Instagram and Tiktok
The place can we discover your worok? Comply with my instagram for updates on exhibits!