Lolly Adefope
- 34 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, executive producer and stand-up comedian
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Review: Taskmaster, Series 4, Episode 1
After watching this first episode, it was hard to see any clear favourites to win at this early stage.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 25th April 2017Chortle Awards 2017 winners
The winners of the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. Winners include Bridget Christie, Romesh Ranganathan, Joel Dommett, Justin Moorhouse and Lolly Adefope.
British Comedy Guide, 20th March 2017Review: Pls Like, BBC Three, YouTube, Episode Two
It becomes all the more clear how capable YouTube as a platform is in capturing and sustaining your attention - just as the newly evolved BBC Three wants to do. I'd prefer not to think about how YouTube might be harvesting my data as I watch, because I can't wait to find out what the Music challenge will have in store for Williams.
Beyond The Joke, 25th February 2017Comic Relief Originals online sketch series launched
Comic Relief has filmed a number of online sketches featuring emerging comedy talent. Stars involved include Nick Mohammed, London Hughes and Liam Williams.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017Chortle Awards 2017 nominees announced
The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. David Baddiel, Bridget Christie, Richard Gadd, Kieran Hodgson and Stewart Lee are shortlisted for best live show.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2017BBC Three to launch Liam Williams YouTube series Pls Like
Pls Like, a series starring stand-up Liam Williams as the reluctant winner of a YouTube vlogging competition, will launch on BBC Three on Saturday 11th February.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2017Lolly Adefope review
Lolly Adefope is for sure one to watch out for and I for one can envisage a bright future ahead for her.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 24th January 2017Adefope is on all the 'ones to watch' lists for 2017 and this show leaves no room for doubt that she'll be a familiar name come the end of the year. A character comic with the best range of genuinely funny funny-voices around, she is absolutely at her best when things get a bit weird - a small-time American agony aunt's recipe for 'glams' is a big highlight.
She also skilfully acknowledges the 'can't win' position she finds herself in when it comes mentioning her race - if she does, she's not letting the comedy speak for itself, if she doesn't, she's ignoring something important. Little glimpses of the real Adefope come through in character-breaks, so it'll be great to see her appearing character-less on the next series of the always-excellent Taskmaster.
Anna Lowman, 22nd January 2017Lolly Adefope interview
We spoke to character comedian Lolly Adefope about her comedic show Lolly 2 and her thoughts on race, social media, and the future of the entertainment industry.
Leah Sinclair, Young Voices, 15th January 2017Rising stars of 2017: comedian Lolly Adefope
The English graduate from south London has gone from open-mic contender to Edinburgh comedy favourite thanks to her one-woman cast of sharply drawn characters.
Kathryn Bromwich, The Guardian, 1st January 2017