Phil Wang
- 34 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and executive producer
Press clippings Page 9
Stand Up For Shelter 2021 review
As unexpected guests go, Michael McIntyre is quite the coup.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 5th October 2021Review: Sidesplitter, by Phil Wang
While there's a smart pun in the title of Sidesplitter, he artfully argues for a shared humanity that crosses divides.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 4th October 2021Phil Wang interview
What he really talks about in his book of essays is the impact of being mixed-race, of being "from two worlds at once". But although it has its serious moments, Sidesplitter is eloquently laced with laughs and bittersweet observations.
Helen Bushby, BBC, 12th September 2021Phil 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 2021