Sarah Callaghan

About
Sarah Callaghan

Armed with bags of attitude, she’s a refreshing working-class comedy voice… reminiscent of a young Kathy Burke.

— THE HERALD ★★★★

Fiercely impressive.

— SCOTSMAN ★★★★

Sharp and funny… a young lady-geezer talking funny for an hour. Damn the industry needs more of that.

— THE MUSIC, AUS ★★★★

Sarah Callaghan is an award-winning comedian, writer and celebrated spoken word artist. 

Named as Time Out’s One to Watch, her stand up is authentic and vibrant. Sarah’s smash hit debut hour Elephant earnt great critical acclaim with its confessional exploration of escape and ambition, achieving sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre and winning her a Malcolm Hardee Award nomination for the ‘Act Most Likely To Earn A Million Quid’. 

Callaghan has extensively toured Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and Europe including Brussels, Norway, Estonia, Andorra, building a strong reputation as a powerful force to be reckoned with.

As a spoken word artist, Callaghan is known for her relatable yet raw servings, rooted in personal experiences. Her work is often a reflection on everyday life discussing childhood trauma, self-growth and has appeared on Benjamin Zephaniah’s BAFTA winning Life and Rhymes for Sky Arts, establishing her prominence as a multi-talented and multi-faceted performer.