Glasgow comic Kate Hammer takes visa-inspired debut to Fringe

“Glasgow is my home; I love it here,” Kate Hammer says. The comedian moved to Glasgow from Canada five years ago to study for a masters degree in TV writing at Glasgow Caledonian University and says she “instantly” felt at home in the city. “It doesn’t hurt that everyone is so funny,” she says. “The comedy scene here is incredible and very kind and supportive behind the scenes. “The calibre of stand-up and everything going on in Scotland is amazing.” READ NEXT: Brazilian legend to appear in Kevin Bridges football documentary Greg Hemphill news, interviews and updates on the Still Game actor Hybrid comedy and psychic show coming to Britannia Panopticon Since graduating, Kate worked in TV development, even writing episodes for River City and EastEnders, while also building her name in the co