British Comedy Guide

Ellen Waddell

  • Writer, director and comedian

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Nightmare audience members

We asked performers going to the Fringe who they would least like to see in the audience of their show...

British Comedy Guide, 10th August 2019

The inspiration for 'Don't Be Terrible' by Ellen Waddel

Ellen Waddell writes a piece for Female First ahead of her new show Don't Be Terrible at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Ellen Waddell, Female First, 28th July 2019

50 word Fringe pitch: Don't Be Terrible

This time it's the turn of... Ellen Waddell, co-writer of Don't Be Terrible.

The Reviews Hub, 23rd July 2019

Interview with Ellen Waddell, Don't be Terrible

"Have no expectations other than learning how to be a better performer, and make sure you don't compare yourself to anyone else. This is your journey."

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 18th July 2019

Edinburgh interview: Ellen Waddell

She has been to the Edinburgh Fringe show several times, previously with stand up shows. Now she has switched to writing about stand up, with Oliver Milburn, her co-writer on Don't Be Terrible.

Theatre Weekly, 6th July 2019

+3 interview: Don't Be Terrible

"Our main character, self-confessed nice guy Steve, thinks comedy can save his relationship."

Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 5th July 2019

A piggy interview with Ellen Waddell

Ellen Waddell interview.

Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 29th June 2018

Adventures in Edinburgh Fringe flyering

Comedian Ellen Waddell took our flyerer-at-large Emma O'Brien on a jaunt to shows us the secret life of flyering.

Emma O'Brien, The Skinny, 25th August 2017

BWW Q&A- Ellen Waddell

Ellen Waddell interview.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 24th July 2017

Interview: Ellen Waddell

Bristol performer and comedian Ellen Waddell brings an advance showcase of her Edinburgh Fringe show to the Wardrobe Theatre.

Steve Wright, Bristol 24/7, 13th July 2017

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