EMPATHY Pains is the title of the latest show from multi-award-winning comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

She plans to perform at Leeds City Varieties on October 10 in a show rescheduled from the spring.

Kiri has appeared on TV on Have I Got News for You, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order.

Empathy Pains is her fourth full-length show, following performances that have seen her tackle structural racism, sexism, child grooming, adoption and emotional abuse.

A spokesman said: “What seemingly unfunny subject has she picked to turn into laughs this year? Chernobyl? The shrinking size of creme eggs? No, empathy.

“Which sounds fine actually but maybe not the way Kiri tackles it.

“Kiri thinks that we live in a time where empathy is seen as a weakness like asthma or being first to pull away from a handshake.

“But why is that? Surely what we need in these divided times is more empathy?”

In preparation for the show, Kiri tried to find a group of people who she struggles to empathise with, speaking to non-offending paedophlles on the internet.

The Guardian described Kiri as an impressive comic “making powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects.”

Welsh comedian Kiri, born in 1986, has performed for several consecutive years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and won two Chortle Awards.

The age guidance for the performance is 16-plus. Visit cityvarieties.co.uk to book tickets for the show and to check arrangements for other shows at the venue.