Angie Belcher
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Mark Flynn wins Bath New Act 2023 competition
The winner of Bath New Act 2023 is Mark Flynn. Sam Picone was second, with Chris Yates third. There were also honourable mentions for Kev Mud and Emma Coyne.
British Comedy Guide, 15th April 2023Stand-up for your mental health: the pioneers using humour as a healer
Comedy-writing classes are being trialled as a groundbreaking new strategy to help men process trauma and manage depression. And they could soon be available via GP referral, too. It's a funny idea, but it might just work...
Scarlett Wrench, Men's Health, 3rd April 2023Stand-up course for men at risk of suicide wins NHS funding
Comedy On Referral will help vulnerable adults in London after successful course in Bristol for trauma survivors.
Amelia Hill, The Guardian, 9th May 2022Prescribed Bristol comedy course could help trauma recovery
Comedian in residence at Bristol University, Angie Belcher, has worked with health advisors and psychology theories to develop the sessions. She said all comedy comes from "trauma not the happy bits" and gives people a new perspective on experiences.
BBC, 1st January 2022Meet the Bristol 'funny gal' teaching comedy with a difference
Award-winning poet, actress, stand-up and self-proclaimed Bristol 'funny gal' Angie Belcher has devised a new wellbeing project that draws on the healing effects of comedy for people who struggle with their mental health.
Betty Woolerton, Bristol 24/7, 20th December 2021Aftermirth day comedy club where 'babies are welcome'
Bristol comedian Angie Belcher has set up a daytime comedy club for mums and dads with babies. She said it has normal adult content - the only difference is babies are welcome. She said she was inspired after recently becoming a mother herself. But only babies under 18 months are permitted - once they get a bit older they "might pick up the swear words".
BBC, 11th June 2019The Angie Belcher three minute interview
Angie Belcher is stand-up, poet, actor and writer. Fresh from her touring show Not a Natural girl
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 1st July 2014