Hatty Preston

Biography

Hatty Preston is a London-born comedian whose career has taken her across the Atlantic — first to Chicago, and now between the US and UK — in a trajectory that remains mildly baffling to both herself and her family. Her comedy combines sharp stand-up with a confident, charismatic stage presence that has made her a regular on major club circuits on both sides of the ocean.

After starting out on the London comedy scene, Hatty won Court Jester Comedy’s Breakin’ Thru stand-up competition in 2018, marking her as a rising talent. Since relocating to Chicago, she has become a fixture at the city’s leading comedy venues while also touring extensively across the US. In the past year alone, she has performed at festivals in Cleveland, Iowa City, Milwaukee, and Raleigh, as well as appearing at major venues in Los Angeles, Nashville, and North Carolina. She has supported high-profile acts including Theo Von, Chris DiStefano, Jessica Kirson, and Jack Whitehall.

Hatty’s festival credentials include headlining the 3rd Annual International Lady Laughs Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, where her set was filmed for the upcoming Glowstix Studios feature I Heart Funny Women.

Credits

In Chicago, Hatty is a regular performer at clubs including Laugh Factory (her home club), Zanies, Lincoln Lodge, and Comedy Bar. Across the US, she has appeared at prominent venues such as New York Comedy Club and The Stand in New York City; The Creek and the Cave and East Austin Comedy Club in Austin, Texas; Zanies Nashville; and Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin.

In the UK, she regularly performs at Top Secret Comedy Club, Angel Comedy, Boat Show, and Big Belly Comedy. She is also a producer and host for the London chapter of Don’t Tell Comedy and runs the popular Big Fizz show in Notting Hill.

As an actor, Hatty is best known for her role as Princess Maribel in Lionsgate’s The Royals. Her television work also includes appearances on BBC series Cuckoo and Call the Midwife, as well as Jack Whitehall Live. On London’s West End, she originated the role of Minty in Jennifer Saunders’ musical Viva Forever!.