Trygve Wakenshaw
- From New Zealand
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Silent Treatment: 5 silent comics coming to the Fringe
The talented Mr Wills aka Tape Face is not the only mime act making a big noise this Fringe.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 18th July 2017Best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017
We pick out the must-see comedy shows that are already giving us goosebumps of excitement.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 11th July 2017Fringe top ten: Matt Trueman's picks
Our critic rounds up the shows he's most looking forward to at this year's Festival.
Matt Trueman, What's On Stage, 4th July 2017Laugh a minute: Edinburgh festival's 2017 comedy lineup
Sara Pascoe looks at life after a breakup, Trygve Wakenshaw brings his baby on stage, and Alexei Sayle, Ruby Wax and talkshow king Craig Ferguson all return to the fringe this year.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th June 2017Trygve Wakenshaw: Kraken - review
He is, in short, the whole package: a talented mime, an immediately likeable on-stage presence, and a brilliantly funny comic.
Fergus Morgan, The Reviews Hub, 28th May 2016Trygve Wakenshaw: 'I just want to be Mr Bean'
The gangly New Zealander trained as a clown and spent 10 years in theatre before his masterclasses in mime set tongues wagging at Edinburgh. Where next for the new king of silent comedy?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th January 2016Review: Trygve Wakenshaw - Nautilus, Soho Theatre
Comedy comes in many, many forms. From sitcoms to stand-up, there is always someone on the circuit trying something new to amuse the punters. However, using the traditional art forms of mime and clowning, Trygve Wakenshaw has created a comedy masterpiece that is intelligently structured and intertwined, yet so simple it burrows right to the childlike funny bone of every audience member present.
Andy Smith, A Younger Theatre, 16th January 2016Trygve Wakenshaw review
The resurgence of physical comedy was given another boost last August when Trygve Wakenshaw picked up an Edinburgh Comedy Award for this ambitious 90-minute show. Sensibly pared back to a tighter 75, it now arrives at Soho Theatre for a run as part of the London International Mime Festival.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th January 2016Review - Trygve Wakenshaw, Nautilus
A light-hearted, very funny show that's a bit different to most other comedy shows out there. Check it out.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 14th January 2016Fringe Q&As: Trygve Wakenshaw
Trygve Wakenshaw on a lack of salad and a dramatic heckle.
The Public Reviews, 18th August 2015