Phil Wang: Philly Philly Wang Wang
- TV stand-up
- Netflix
- 2021
- 1 episode
Stand-up show from Phil Wang exploring morality and the modern sense of self.
Press clippings
Jimmy Carr had the most streamed stand-up special of 2021
Jimmy Carr had the most-streamed UK stand-up special in this country last year. The top 10 also featured Russell Howard, James Acaster, Ricky Gervais and Michael McIntyre.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2022Phil 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 2021Phil Wang finally gets to tape his Netflix special
The comic had originally planned to tape his Philly Philly Wang Wang show at The Old Vic in London in May last year, announcing the news just a couple of weeks before lockdown hit. However, the recording has now finally been rescheduled for the London Palladium on June 12.
Chortle, 15th March 2021Phil Wang to record Netflix special
Phil Wang is to record his stand-up show Philly Philly Wang Wang for Netflix.
British Comedy Guide, 5th March 2020