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Phil Ellis
Phil Ellis

Phil Ellis

  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Edinburgh Fringe: 10 award-winners

A mammoth 121 comedy shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe programme boast that their performers have won awards, from Derek Awards (given by a bloke with 600 followers on Twitter) to Emmys. Here are just ten of them.

Chortle, 22nd July 2024

Icklewick FM returning to Radio 4, with series in active talks for TV

The Delightful Sausage's Radio 4 sitcom Icklewick FM is returning for a second series, with active discussions about a television version, Amy Gledhill has revealed. She and her double act partner Chris Cantrill are also developing a game show for broadcast.

British Comedy Guide, 16th July 2024

Fringe 2024 Best Comedy: Here are 13 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

With thousands of shows to choose from it can be hard to decide what to book at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - we have some ideas for you.

David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 16th July 2024

Phil Ellis interview

"I've never liked stand-up comedy. I've got no interest in it."

Andy Murray, Northern Soul, 8th June 2024

Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show review

An outstanding seventy minutes of absurd yet brilliant comedy.

Kat Mokrynski, Broadway World, 13th May 2024

Phil Ellis: I'm 42 and live with 5 other people

My London rent is only £400 a month - but I'm 42 and live with 5 other people.

Phil Ellis, Metro, 9th May 2024

Phil Ellis's Excellent Comedy Show review

Seemingly doomed to present the creakiest, most ill-advised, feline-related show since 2019's megaflop cinematic adaptation of Cats featuring Taylor Swift, Judi Dench et al, Phil Ellis has truly embraced the concept of successive false starts.

Jay Richardson, Entertainment Now, 14th March 2024

Phil Ellis interview

"Stand-up is quite a social job, which is probably why it breeds so many alcoholics."

Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 15th February 2024

Icklewick FM review

Is there something of the Royston Vasey about Icklewick? A small Northern backwater, full of eccentrics, with something sinister afoot...

Chortle, 23rd January 2024

Phil Ellis amongst winners at North West Comedy Awards 2024

Phil Ellis, Josh Jones, Karl Porter and Jenny Hart were amongst the winners at the North West Comedy Awards 2024. Janice Connolly - who performs as Mrs Barbara Nice - was presented with the Legends Award.

British Comedy Guide, 18th January 2024

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