Phil Wang
- 35 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
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Seven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe
Your laughter muscles duly rested by a diet of Dostoevsky and Adam Sandler movies throughout the early summer, you'll be ready and crying out by now for the comedic onslaught of the Edinburgh Fringe. Everywhere from street corners to enormo-venues, you'll find all kinds of people vying to make you think they're the most hilarious thing since internet videos of cats, be they stand-ups, sketch troupes, improvisers, absurdist performance artists or just plain freeform weirdoes. Let us help you sort the funny hahas from the funny hows by highlighting six shows we think will be definite winners this Fringe, from promising up-and-comers to senior stars.
Malcolm Jack, Time Out, 17th August 2016BCG Recommended Shows
The top shows British Comedy Guide saw at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2016Brexit puts UK comics in the Thick of It at the Fringe
At this year's Fringe festival in Edinburgh, political comedy takes center stage. With recent upheavals in Britain, the country's comedians are scrambling more than usual to keep their material current.
Anna Russell, The Wall Street Journal, 11th August 2016Edinburgh festival 2016: the shows we recommend
Plan your Edinburgh schedule with this digest of our tips and reviews. Shows are listed by start time. This page will be updated daily throughout the festival.
The Guardian, 9th August 2016Interview: Daphne comedy trio
Comedians reveal the closest they've come to being mortally wounded on stage and why their show is just like The Dark Knight.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 27th July 2016Phil Wang interview
It was the work hours that attracted British comedian Phil Wang to the funny business.
Gurveen Kaur, Star2, 26th July 2016Ten former Chortle Student Award competitors
It's the 13th year of the Chortle Student Comedy Award, with former entrants going on to be familiar faces on TV, the comedy circuit and at festivals.
Chortle, 26th July 20168 questions with Phil Wang
"You need to be arrogant to be a comedian".
The Straits Times, 17th July 2016Channel Dave launches online spoof lecture series
TV network UKTV has launched Dave TALKS, an online series spoofing educational lectures. Stars include Nick Helm, Elis James and Katy Wix.
British Comedy Guide, 1st June 2016My comedy hero: Phil Wang
Rising stand-up and member of acclaimed sketch group Daphne picks The Naked Gun and Airplane! comedy actor Leslie Nielsen as his idol.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 29th March 2016