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Trygve Wakenshaw
Trygve Wakenshaw

Trygve Wakenshaw

  • From New Zealand
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Five fast Fringe questions with... Trygve Wakenshaw

An interview with Trygve Wakenshaw.

The Public Reviews, 4th August 2015

Trygve 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 2015

Fringe 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 2015

Trygve 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 2015

Trygve 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 2015

Review: 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

Five reasons to see Trygve Wakenshaw's 'Kraken'

We voted Kraken our Number One comedy show of 2014. As the Edinburgh Fringe mime hit finally lands in London, here are five reasons why you have to see this show.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 19th December 2014

Trygve Wakenshaw interview

Debut shows don't usually hit the ground running as well as the award winning 2013 smash Squidboy but that is just what Wakenshaw did. There was universal praise for Wakenshaw's originality, imagination and a truly unforgettable character.

The New Current, 27th July 2014

2014 Barry Award nominees announced

The nominations for this year's Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have been announced with a diverse mix of comedic styles making up the shortlist. The seven nominees are (alphabetical order) The Boy with Tape on His Face, Celia Pacquola, Denise Scott, John Kearns, Kraken by Trygve Wakenshaw, Kyle Kinane, Tim Key.

Craig Platt, Sydney Morning Herald, 13th April 2014

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