Philip Simon
- 45 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, puppeteer, comedian, stand-up comedian and entertainer
Press clippings Page 2
Jew Talkin' to Me? Comedy at a distance
What do comics do when stand up has shut down? Create a new show, that's what.
Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon, The Jewish Chronicle, 2nd July 2020Stand-up comedian Philip Simon on life in lockdown
Award-winning stand-up comedian Philip Simon writes about the months-long Father's Day in lockdown, his struggles as a freelance and how he'd just like a bit of time to himself.
Philip Simon, Working Mums, 21st June 2020Facebook cabaret, gamer gags and a WhatsApp panel show
From Iain Stirling's Fifa banter to Jayde Adams live from her lounge, comedians isolated by the lockdown are reaching audiences online.
Chris Wiegand, The Guardian, 9th April 2020Live review: Philip Simon - Who's The Daddy Pig?
During the past thirty odd years, and the thousands of comedians I've seen, I've noticed that if there's less than ten audience members then the comedian is likely to struggle. It often doesn't matter if the material is incredible, if the audience is very small then people seem reluctant to laugh, there appears to be a safety in numbers type attitude and so quite often many people don't laugh. And that definitely seemed to be the case for Philip Simon's gig tonight where only eight people were in attendance, he made me laugh a lot but often I was the only one doing so.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 1st October 2019Have you ever had a near-death experience?
Some great answers to Richard Herring's Emergency Question today.
Chortle, 14th August 2019Edinburgh rules
Many performers set themselves Edinburgh rules, like not drinking for the month. We asked this year's Fringers what theirs are.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2019Most inconsequential thing you've seen a child strop
Another from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 5th August 2019Who are your favourite ghosts, real or fictional?
We pose another of Richard Herring's Emergency Questions.
Chortle, 31st July 2019If you could be any sitcom character, which one?
Today's Emergency Question, courtesy of Richard Herring.
Chortle, 30th July 2019Nine must-sees at this year's Edinburgh Fringe
Heading for Edinburgh? Here's a selection of some shows you shouldn't miss.
The Jewish Chronicle, 29th July 2019