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Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes

  • 48 years old
  • English
  • Writer, stand-up comedian and actor

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Preview: Angela Barnes

Bored, bored, bored. Angela Barnes is resoundingly fed up of the news agenda.

Aaron McGillivray, Deadline News, 5th July 2018

The panel show with a topical tinge looks back on another eventful week in world events, including the unfolding dramas of England's World Cup exploits in Russia. Host Dara O Briain and regular Hugh Dennis welcome guest panellists Angela Barnes, Desiree Burch, Ed Byrne, Glenn Moore and the ever-surreal Milton Jones.

Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 28th June 2018

50 Fringe one-liners that deserved to win Funniest Joke

It's been ten years since Dave launched the Funniest Joke of the Fringe award, and there have been some worthy winners over the years. There have, however, been some unlucky losers.

Finlay Greig, i Newspaper, 28th June 2018

Dara O Briain returns for a new series with another panel of comedians applying their special brand of pseudo-satire to all matters newsworthy. Mockery mainstay Hugh Dennis is joined by returning panellists James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons, while rising star Darren Harriott, whose 2017 Edinburgh show was highly recommended by the Guardian, makes his series debut.

Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 7th June 2018

Bent Double review

Bent Double's enthusiastic audience brought half the fun to this well established gay-friendly comedy night.

Abby Kwantes, The Latest, 6th June 2018

Angela Barnes: Fortitude review

Barnes is worth watching if you want to see an experienced and confident comedian work her magic for an hour.

Adam Thornton, The Wee Review, 26th May 2018

Angela Barnes, Soho Theatre review

Cold War buff with a weird obsession.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 19th April 2018

Angela Barnes interview

Presented in a breezy, conversational style, with plenty of wry asides and one-liners in an hour that speeds by.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 19th April 2018

BBC to launch new podcast featuring comedian interviews

The BBC is to launch Knock Knock, a podcast in which Helen Lederer interviews comedians.

British Comedy Guide, 13th March 2018

Interview: Angela Barnes, Fortitude

MoodyComedy recently spoke with award-winning comedian Angela Barnes about her latest show, Fortitude...

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th March 2018

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