Mary Bourke was born in Dublin during a cross fire hurricane. She lives in leafy Buckinghamshire with her comedian husband and her large collection of Betty Page memorabilia. Before she became a comic, she was a burlesque dancer and choreographer in San Francisco. She has published numerous romantic novels under the pseudonym Tara Sundrive.
As well as being an accomplished comedian who has performed all over the world, Ms Bourke is also a respected comedy writer.
“Intelligent comedy that’s also funny. Ms Bourke combines a natural charisma with some very well crafted clever material” - The Irish World
“Catch her act before she becomes a (complete and utter) cult” - The Guardian