ABOUT
At REPPD, we empower comedy Talent to take control of their career, offering the same professional guidance and personalised service that represented artists receive.
YOUR TRUSTED BUSINESS PARTNERS
With extensive industry experience, REPPD is a trusted authority for building and sustaining careers in entertainment, harnessing a wealth of experience spanning:
Talent representation and management at leading UK agencies
TV and Film editorial and production
Live comedy event production
Podcast and radio show production
And even performing comedy themselves!
REPPD offers expert support and honest guidance, drawing on firsthand experience to help unrepresented talent elevate their craft.
Meet the TEAM
KATE LENNON
Founder & DirectorREPPD is the brainchild of Kate Lennon, a comedy industry powerhouse with over 15 years’ experience. A former Senior Comedy Producer at Funny Women and Talent Manager at UTC Artist Management, she has secured bookings for Live at the Apollo, QI, Mock the Week and Have I Got News For You, directed award-winning acts and judged major competitions. Renowned for discovering rising talent, Kate founded REPPD to give unrepresented comedians the agent-level support, insight and industry access they need to thrive.
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Kate’s love of comedy began young when she was introduced to classic radio and TV comedy such as The Navy Lark, Round The Horne and Blackadder. She received formal training in Drama and Theatre, culminating in a Master’s in Directing with distinction from the University of Kent. She performed her first stand-up gig alongside The Noise Next Door and housemate, Laura Lexx, and quickly set her sights on a career in TV and comedy.
After starting in recruitment, where she was trained in sales and negotiation, Kate broke into television as a runner at Zodiak Media and Bwark! Productions, working on projects including The Inbetweeners Movie, Drifters, Spy and Cardinal Burns, and analysing scripts for Tiger Aspect. She was fortunate enough to attend the 2011 British Comedy Awards, and seated amongst her heroes Victoria Wood, Rik Mayal and Simon Pegg, she cemented her ambition to build a career in comedy. She returned to the stage with Soho Youth Theatre and co-founded the award-winning sketch group the Kitten Killers, who performed nationally and enjoyed a successful 2014 Edinburgh Fringe run.
Kate went on to become Senior Comedy Producer at Funny Women, delivering 150+ live events annually, including workshops, conferences, previews, and the Funny Women Awards. As a freelance producer, director, and comedy consultant, she worked on numerous comedy projects, including an iTunes-featured radio show and podcast, Baines Plus One, and served as Associate Comedy Producer for the Bernie Grant Arts Centre. Kate is a trained technician working for The Boat Show and on various Edinburgh productions. Drawing on her directing background, Kate has directed several award-winning comedians and multiple Edinburgh shows and produced the late-night sell-out Edinburgh Fringe hit 2 Girls 1 Cup of Comedy.
In 2018, Kate joined UTC Artist Management as its first employee, immersing herself in the UK live comedy circuit, but was quickly promoted to Talent Manager representing standout acts including Toussaint Douglass, Ria Lina, Thanyia Moore, Stephen Bailey, and Ola Labib. The role brought together everything her career had prepared her for and she has since built a strong reputation as an inclusive, trusted advocate for comedy talent, securing major TV bookings such as Live at The Apollo, QI, Mock the Week, and Have I Got News For You; judging major comedy competitions including the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year, Sketch Off, and Old Comedian of the Year (2017–present), training with META; contributing to academic comedy research and appearing on national and local radio as a reputable comedy industry expert.
Kate stone
Talent ExpertKate Stone has spent over a decade in comedy, championing new talent. At Funny Women she created the Comedy Shorts Award and she has judged the Dave Joke of the Fringe and the Musical Comedy Awards. She has programmed comedy for Hampshire Cultural Trust since 2019 and was VAULT Festival’s Head of Comedy. An award-winning scriptwriter, she wrote sketches for the BBC’s 100 Women and administers the David Nobbs Memorial Trust. At REPPD, Kate helps comedians and writers find their voice and take the next step.
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Having worked in the comedy industry for over a decade, Kate has developed a deep enthusiasm for comedy across all platforms, championing new talent and supporting a wide range of comedy projects.
Kate began her career at Funny Women, where she took over as editor of the website and produced the monthly showcase at Brighton Komedia. In 2014, she created the Funny Women Comedy Shorts Award, opening the annual competition to emerging comedy talent online.
Since then, Kate has gone on to judge the Dave Joke of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Musical Comedy Awards. She has programmed live comedy for Hampshire Cultural Trust since 2019 and joined VAULT Festival as Head of Comedy in 2023, overseeing a central London space dedicated to experimental shows, works in progress and pushing the boundaries of comedy.
Diversity in comedy is a particular passion. Kate has worked on initiatives using humour to promote tolerance in corporate environments and written sketches for the BBC's 100 Women project.
An award-winning scriptwriter, Kate also oversees the administration of the David Nobbs Memorial Trust, working with its trustees, patrons and readers to champion and support emerging comedy writers.
At REPPD, she brings together her experience in programming, writing and developing new talent to help comedians and writers find their voice, build their profile and take the next steps in their careers.
Why Choose REPPD?
No other company offers agent-style support to unrepresented talent. REPPD is changing that.
REPPD champions your growth offering the insight, support, encouragement and professional edge needed to thrive in comedy.
We aim to disrupt the traditional agency model, empower artists and shine a light on yet to be discovered talent because we have:
Over 15 Years of Experience: In-depth industry knowledge in comedy, talent management and entertainment.
A Personalised Approach: We take the time to understand each artist's individual style, goals and aspirations.
Industry Connections: Our extensive network allows us to open doors and create valuable opportunities for talent.
A Deep-Rooted Passion for Comedy: We are genuine fans of comedy and are driven by the desire to see great talent succeed.
