Angela Barnes
- 48 years old
- English
- Writer, stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings Page 11
The one thing Fringe performers wish they knew first
Edinburgh veterans share their wisdom.
Chortle, 1st August 2017Angela Barnes interview
The 2011 BBC New Comedy Award winner is making up for lost time having come to stand-up relatively late in life.
Marissa Burgess, The List, 1st August 2017Force everyone to try standup comedy to mend our world
The benefits to society would be profound - not least that people would learn the difference between a joke and a threat.
Jack Bernhardt, The Guardian, 31st July 2017Seven Edinburgh survival tips from Fringe performers
Here is your Edinburgh Fringe survival guide so don't panic.
Samantha Baines, The Huffington Post, 31st July 2017#EdFringe17: Angela Barnes has reached Fortitude
Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the popular comedian, writer and swimmer. Angela didn't become a stand up until 33, only learnt to swim when she was 37, didn't fall in love until 38 and passed her driving test at 39. Why the hurry?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 28th July 2017First Gig, Worst Gig: Angela Barnes
Newsjack host Angela Barnes recalls proud, painful and peculiar shows, and offers some seriously useful radio-writing advice.
British Comedy Guide, 27th July 2017In the hot seat: Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes interview.
Punchline UK, 26th July 2017Expert advice on the Edinburgh Fringe
Comics on other comics.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 25th July 2017The Edinburgh interviews 2017: Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes seems to always be on television and radio these days, whether that be Mock the Week, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled or The News Quiz. Barnes is at the top of her game. She is the voice at the back of your mind that says it how it is, but is also genuine, warm and darkly funny. Angela will be performing at the Pleasance Courtyard throughout August
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 21st July 2017Angela Barnes: Fortitude preview
With her personal insecurities dovetailing neatly with her wider social observations, this assured act is a deceptively skilled writer and always agreeable company.
Jay Richardson, Edinburgh Festivals, 20th July 2017