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Hannah Platt

b. 1990

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About Hannah Platt

Born 1990. Hannah Platt is a British comedian.

Hannah Platt (born 1992/1993) is an English comedian and writer from Merseyside. She is known for her Edinburgh Fringe debut show Defence Mechanism, which received positive reviews in The Guardian, The Skinny, Chortle, and other outlets. She was runner‑up in the Funny Women Stage Award (2023) and a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award (2019).

Early life and background Platt grew up in Merseyside. She initially worked in other fields before transitioning to comedy in her early 20s. She began performing stand-up in Manchester and later moved to national festivals.

She has subsequently performed at Soho Theatre (March 2025), Leicester Comedy Festival, Latitude Festival, Download Festival, and Green Man Festival.

Media and writing She has written and featured in short comedy content commissioned by BBC Three and contributed to panel shows on BBC Radio 4.

Personal life Platt is queer.

Select shows Defence Mechanism (Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2024; Soho Theatre, 2025)

Awards and recognition Runner-up – Funny Women Stage Award (2023) Finalist – BBC New Comedy Award (2019) Nominated – Best Debut Show, Leicester Comedy Festival (2024) Nominated - Biggest Award in Comedy, NextUp (2024) Nominated - Best Debut Show, Comedians Choice Awards (2024) Nominated - Best Debut Show, ISH Comedy Awards (2024)

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1990
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Education
Runshaw College, Liverpool John Moores University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hannah Platt?

comedian

When was Hannah Platt born?

Hannah Platt was born in 1990.

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Hannah Platt is a comedian.

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Hannah Platt is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hannah Platt

· Wikidata: Q134864474

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