Phil Wang
- 35 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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Phil Wang on racist heckling and Asian stereotypes
Phil Wang talks to Sathnam Sanghera about Empire, racism and his surprising defence of Seventies sitcoms.
Sathnam Sanghera, The Times, 10th September 2021Big Comedy Night review
Laughter proves a powerful medicine for London.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th September 2021Phil Wang interview
From sex to race, no subject is off limits for Phil Wang.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 1st September 2021Phil Wang interview
As an awkward teen, comedian Phil Wang found making people laugh a superpower. He talks about his British Malaysian upbringing, his one-sided 'beef' with Tom Hiddleston, and why we need to tackle race in stand-up.
Tim Lewis, The Observer, 15th August 2021Stream It Or Skip It: Philly Philly Wang Wang
There's plenty in this hour that ring the familiar bell of comedians grappling with life as they hit their 30s, although there aren't enough comedians with an Asian perspective on the pandemic and our fears toward it, nor comedians willing to tackle what comedians can talk about without falling into the predictable language traps. For those reasons, Wang particularly stands out.
Sean L. McCarthy, Decider, 13th August 2021Phil Wang review
Stand-up's Netflix special skewers PC panic, Covid racism and himself.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th August 2021Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang on Netflix review
The ironic distance that informs his writing isn't such a friend when it comes to the static performance, and his standoffish persona can be difficult to warm to. But the gags and well-crafted turns of phrase are undoubtedly strong enough to overcome that - and give him further justification for his superior stance.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th August 2021Comedians on the return of stand-up
Life without an IRL audience is no joke for stand-ups. With proper gigs finally on the horizon, comedians tell us about how they're preparing.
Jochan Embley, Evening Standard, 28th April 202150 funny podcasts to make you feel much better
Has your daily walk become an endless trudge to nowhere? These podcasts, chosen by comedians, podcasters, Guardian writers and readers, are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The Guardian, 5th April 2021Phil Wang finally gets to tape his Netflix special
The comic had originally planned to tape his Philly Philly Wang Wang show at The Old Vic in London in May last year, announcing the news just a couple of weeks before lockdown hit. However, the recording has now finally been rescheduled for the London Palladium on June 12.
Chortle, 15th March 2021