Phil Wang
- 34 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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Phil 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 2021Chinese Arts Now Festival review
Chinese Arts Now was founded in 2005 and aims to produce and present work that explores Chinese themes, stories and art forms in the UK. Its annual festival includes a comedy night (presented in conjunction with Soho Theatre), and this year three comics of Chinese heritage - Evelyn Mok, Ken Cheng and Phil Wang - performed.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 13th March 2021Phil Wang to publish first book, Sidesplitter
Phil Wang is to publish his first book, memoir Sidesplitter: How To Be From Two Worlds At Once, with Hodder Studio in September. It will explore his experience of life with mixed cultural heritage.
British Comedy Guide, 24th February 2021Steve Bennett compiles his most memorable shows of 2020
The year when no gig was normal...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 31st December 2020Should comedians joke about Covid?
Some stand-ups see it as their job to provide collective catharsis for the coronavirus, while others see pandemic gags as off-limits - even ones about Trump.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th October 2020Picnic At The Castle with Phil Wang and others review
There's some good work that's in progress here... See him next time he plays a castle near you.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 21st September 2020