Phil Wang
- 35 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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Comics on joking about race and immigration
Phil Wang has a messy relationship with the British empire. Evelyn Mok felt dirty joking about her family. Kae Kurd riffs on being a refugee. Aisha Alfa was shocked to find she had a 'black perspective'. They talk patriotism, stereotypes and stigmas
Ben Williams, The Guardian, 15th December 2017Comedians on how to banish festive fear
From faking illness to binning Brexit chat, standups including Rachel Parris, Milton Jones and Phil Wang share advice on taking the hassle out of the holidays.
The Guardian, 3rd December 2017Five-star comedy from Phil Wang
Chitty, Chitty, Wang, Wang: This is just one way that British-Malaysian comedian Phil Wang refers to himself on stage -- and add 'Kim Jong Phil' to that list too. Wang effortlessly charms the audience with his likeability, silly wordsmithery and air-tight performance in his latest stand-up show Kinabalu.
Hannah Foulds, Londonist, 1st December 2017Review: Phil Wang: Kinabalu
Kinabalu is surely a show that should catapult Wang into the mainstream.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wright, The Wee Review, 21st November 2017Phil Wang: Kinabalu review
His memorable nerdy laugh, third person character development and quick delivery of x-rated lube jokes made this hilarious comedian all the more funny.
Abby Kwantes, The Latest, 20th October 2017Comedy Central to pilot new show Game Junkies
Comedy Central is to pilot Game Junkies, a comedy entertainment show hosted by Rick Edwards, Vick Hope and Phil Wang.
British Comedy Guide, 13th October 2017Comedians share their best one-liners
In Steve Best's new book Joker Face, stand-ups pick some of the funniest gags they've told. Here are 10 of our favourites.
The Guardian, 5th October 2017Audible offers 12 free stand-up shows
Audible has released for free a collection of 12 shows of stand-up they recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe. Stars include Ed Gamble, Mark Watson and Angela Barnes.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd October 2017Phil Wang interview
"A big influence for me has been The Simpsons. As a show it has the perfect mix of smart and silly. It is almost like the comedic holy grail to be able to be clever but not to take it too seriously."
Josh Walton, Brighton Argus, 15th September 2017Lauren Pattison & Phil Wang: getting started in comedy
Lauren Pattison and Phil Wang discuss student comedy gigs, nerves and tips for budding comics.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 31st August 2017