Trygve Wakenshaw
- From New Zealand
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 4
The physical comedian behind the live shows Squidboy, Kraken and Nautilus offers his take on a classic set-up here, trying to sneak silently around the house as he does the Santa Claus duties on Christmas night... failing dismally, of course. There are some nice touches in the extents he goes to for authenticity in his present-delivery; and a great payoff at the end. Oh, and in the credits you might spot that his character's name is Cliftracts Penktinkerton, which has a nice ring...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 9th December 2015Fringe Q&As: Trygve Wakenshaw
Trygve Wakenshaw on a lack of salad and a dramatic heckle.
The Public Reviews, 18th August 2015Five fast Fringe questions with... Trygve Wakenshaw
An interview with Trygve Wakenshaw.
The Public Reviews, 4th August 2015Trygve Wakenshaw answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Trygve Wakenshaw seems to have a thing about the sea. And he's got some very interesting ideas for his own comedy night. But can he really perform two shows each day?
British Comedy Guide, 3rd August 2015Fringe 2015 - For Robin Williams: A Benefit Gig
Line-up confirmed so far includes: Nish Kumar (MC), Tony Law, Trygve Wakenshaw, Tiernan Douieb, Alex Edelman, Sofie Hagen, ACMS in the guise of Thom Tuck and John-Luke Roberts, and the Weirdos collective (whose 2012 Christmas shows saw them perform Spielberg's Hook live on stage, with the award-winning John Kearns in Williams' role of Peter Pan).
Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, 29th July 201511 international comedy acts to see at the 2015 Fringe
Comics from across the globe come to Edinburgh.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th July 2015Four clowning comedy shows to see at the 2015 Fringe
Yep, this is a thing now.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 10th July 2015Trygve Wakenshaw, Soho Theatre - comedy review
This show, part of the London International Mime Festival, is not exactly weighty with existential meaning. It is merely something to watch and cherish.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th January 2015Trygve Wakenshaw: Kraken, Soho Theatre - comedy review
This strong, silent type is in the zone with his new show Kraken.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th January 2015Review: Trygve Wakenshaw - Kraken
There is a recurring theme to this delightful, disgusting, light-hearted solo show from mime artist, Tryvge Wakenshaw.
Lydia Thomson, Exeunt Magazine, 10th January 2015