Jenny Bede is a writer, actor, and comedian. She currently has writing projects in development with BBC Studios, CPL and BEANO.

In 2017 she won the BAFTA Rocliffe Award for new comedy writing and was named The Observer’s Rising Star. An award-winning musical comedian and actress, Jenny first gained a following on YouTube by writing, directing and performing in a series of topical parody music videos. In 2013, Jenny started performing live solo material, entering the Musical Comedy Awards and winning Best Newcomer after just 3 live gigs.

She has written and starred in her own musical sketch pilot, JENNY BEDE:AAA for BBC Comedy. She has also acted in numerous other shows including: ‘Lovesick’ (Netflix), ‘Bliss’ (Sky), ‘Sicknote’ (Sky), ‘Stan Lee’s Lucky Man’(Sky) ‘Episodes’ (BBC2), ‘Josh’ (BBC3), ’Crackanory’(Dave) ‘Murder in Successville’ (BBC3), ’Watson & Oliver’ (BBC2), ‘Misfits’ (e4) and ‘Broadchurch’ (ITV). She recently appeared as Fergie in ‘Prince Andrew The Musical’ (C4). Jenny also works extensively in radio.

Jenny has written and performed four solo Edinburgh shows, Her 2019 show ‘Jenny Bede: The Musical’ was in the top 25 reviewed shows at the fringe and her 2022 show ‘ Jenny Bede: The First Pregnant Woman in the World’ led her to yet another successful run at The Soho Theatre.

“Jenny Bede combines her sharp wit, stories of a failed noughties pop career and love of musical theatre to create a glorious musical comedy in this absolutely hilarious hour.” ***** The Wee Review

“laughed solidly throughout … guaranteed to lift your spirits” ***** Broadway World

“[Gives] her own unique spin on everything from gender politics to privilege, in this joyous celebration of musical theatre and modern pop music.” ***** Loose Lips

“Wickedly funny” **** ShortCom