Henning Wehn
- 50 years old
- German
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 4
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John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 21st August 2017Old Fart's festival guide to the Fringe: dream big
You have to feel for them: the performers here for the first time believing that this will be the beginning of a glorious, glittering career in the theatre and television. Chris Bratt tells their stories.
Chris Bratt, The Independent, 7th August 2017Henning Wehn review
In his upbeat new show, Westphalia Is Not an Option, the playful standup tackles the EU referendum result.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 31st March 2017Review: Henning Wehn at Leicester Square Theatre, WC2
The German stand-up wraps his mangled vowels round the issues of immigration and identity -- and he triumphs at it.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 27th March 2017Henning Wehn: Westphalia is Not an Option - review
Wehn's main strength is that he is instantly likable; his delivery is always done with a grin and a smile. He masterfully pushes the envelope of political correctness. Wehn manages to keep the material entertaining and provocative. This was a fun, thought-provoking routine and Wehn is receiving the credit he deserves. Would it be wrong to suggest that Wehn be adopted as a national treasure? The display of the English heritage flag at the close of the show certainly didn't look out of place.
Matt Forrest, The Reviews Hub, 23rd October 2016How Brexit gave comedy the shot in the arm it needed
"I woke up on June 24, and thought 'Cor blimey, I didn't see that one coming!' " exclaims Henning Wehn, self-styled "German Comedy Ambassador in London", near the start of his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Westphalia is Not an Option.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 15th August 20167 of the best shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh Fringe festival has been open nearly a week, and with a whopping 50,266 performance, we look at some of the best on offer.
Katharine Stewart, Daily Record, 11th August 2016The 50 best shows to see at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival
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The Telegraph, 30th July 2016BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals 2016
An all-star line-up of top comedy, arts, writing and music - as well showcases for new fresh talent - will be at the heart of the BBC's Edinburgh Festivals coverage across TV, radio and online.
BBC, 27th July 2016Ten Fringe shows from our (current) EU partners
We kick off our series of Edinburgh Fringe preview features with ten acts from the EU to see before Britain pulls up the drawbridge.
Chortle, 18th July 2016