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Dougie K Powell is a British comedian and author, based in Helsinki, Finland, known for their observational, autobiographical and empathetic comedy style.
Dougie graduated from Middlesex University, London in 2016 with a degree in Solo Performance. Since then they have performed stand-up in various well known venues and clubs, including Downstairs at the Kings Head, Punch Up and Glitter, TNT Comedy and Homojen Hommaa. In 2021 they wrote and performed their solo show Gothic Ray of Sunshine at Loukko, Helsinki.
Alongside comedy, Dougie has published journalist articles on various gaming websites, mainly focusing on feminism and LGBT representation in gaming culture. Their debut novel My Best Rival is set to be published in late 2023.

Kekkosklubi – New Years Special!

KEKKOSKLUBI – Helsingin vakavin komediaklubi Naurulla pimeyttä vastaan!9.11. PERUTTU!!7.12.31.12. Illan isäntänä häärii ainoa oikea Juuso Kekkonen, suomalaisen queer-komedian Juice Leskinen. Kekkosklubilla Juuso ja vaihtuva joukko muita koomikoita repivät sielunsa tiskiin ja sydämensä auki paikallesaapuneiden riemuksi! Klubi toimii ammattikoomikkojen leikkikenttänä, kirjoituslaboratoriona ja sielun juurihoitona. Toisinaan lavalle astuu myös nousevia kykyjä, joita Juuso tahtoo esitellä katsojilleen. Klubilla […]

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: DOUGIE K POWELL (MY BEST RIVAL)

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jen at Twin Mom blog! I talk about my debut novel My Best Rival, my time as a journalist and what is next for me as a comic. My Best Rival is a Young Adult romance published by Spectrum Books. Read the interview here!

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support on Saturday night It was a great day and I was blown away by the amount of support! Thank you to everyone who bought the book, I really appreciate it and I hope you enjoy it. Special thanks to Musta Kissa Bar for hosting! […]

Kekkosklubi – Stand Up – Naurulla Pimeyttä Vastaan!

KEKKOSKLUBI – Helsingin vakavin komediaklubi Naurulla pimeyttä vastaan! Kekkosklubi palaa tauolta 19.10. entistäkin vinkeämpänä Bar Basessa! Klubin isäntänä häärii ainoa oikea Juuso Kekkonen, suomalaisen queer-komedian Juice Leskinen. Kekkosklubilla Juuso ja vaihtuva joukko muita koomikoita repivät sielunsa tiskiin ja sydämensä auki paikallesaapuneiden riemuksi! Klubi toimii ammattikoomikkojen leikkikenttänä, kirjoituslaboratoriona ja sielun juurihoitona. Toisinaan lavalle astuu myös nousevia […]

Book Launch! My Best Rival by Dougie K Powell

The book launch will be held at Musta Kissa Bar in Kallio (Toinen linja 15, 00530 Helsinki.) Here you will be able to purchase paperback copies of the book- if you want I will sign them! The event will start at 18:00 with some live entertainment at 19:00, followed by a Q&A session. If don’t manage to get your book before the show starts don’t worry, I will still be around afterwards. There is no fee or ticket needed to attend the performance section of the evening. Books can be purchased with cash or MobilePay.

Time for some serious comedy – Gothic Ray of Sunshine takes the stage in Loukko

Gothic Ray of Sunshine is a serious comedy show about queerness and growing up, created by Dougie K Powell. Plans for hosting the show at Loukko started pre-COVID and have been postponed more times than we can remember. Now as we enter the new old normal, GRoS is taking the stage with 7 shows throughout October and November and we can’t wait! The premiere is Friday October 8th. Get your ticks here