Kat Powell: Why Am I Like This

Why Am I Like This? is a stand-up comedy show by Kat Powell, staged at Tennent's Laughter Lounge in Glasgow. It draws on the comedian's own coming-of-age and on growing up in a religious household.

Why Am I Like This? is a stand-up show by Kat Powell, built around stories from a coming-of-age spent feeling out of step with the people around them. Kat talks about growing up as a neurodivergent, queer child in a Christian family, and about the religious guilt, appetites and outspoken streak that came with it. The material turns a critical eye on the culture and society of the 00s, and on Kat's own choices, with the comedian roasting loved ones and, above all, themselves.

Kat Powell was a UK LGBTQ+ New Comedian semi-finalist in 2025 and is a globally ranked roast battler. Kat has also supported Billy Kirkwood on stage, and Roast Battle Scotland has described Kat as one of the best performers in that format. The writing is pitched at a broad audience, with the comedian naming queer listeners and middle-aged men among those the set is aimed at.

The show takes place at Tennent's Laughter Lounge, a Glasgow venue that hosts shows. The set is a single stand-up performance, with Kat speaking directly to the room throughout.