‘WANG IN THERE, BABY!’
“on the prime of his recreation…One of many fastest-rising worldwide comics round… impressed work from a comic book who simply will get higher and higher” ★★★★★
Time Out
“Strong-gold gags…each routine lands with a bang” ★★★★
The Telegraph
“Stand-up dreamland” ★★★★
The Guardian
“A singular and correctly humorous stand-up” ★★★★
The Occasions
Time Out
“Strong-gold gags…each routine lands with a bang” ★★★★
The Telegraph
“Stand-up dreamland” ★★★★
The Guardian
“A singular and correctly humorous stand-up” ★★★★
The Occasions
21st March 2024 – Following a world tour, his critically acclaimed Netflix particular, David Letterman look, and dancing on a desk with Timothée Chalamet in Wonka, Phil Wang is about to file two closing performances of Wang In There, Child!, at London’s solely candlelit theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe, on Friday 26th April at 6pm and eight.30pm.
Tickets can be found by means of the venue’s pre-sale and Phil’s mailing list now, and on basic sale at 12pm on Friday 22nd March at philwang.co.uk
Wang In There, Child! is a present about being British, being Asian, and being a foolish little Phillly.
Thus far, Wang In There, Child!, has seen Phil play the USA (together with 2 sold-out reveals in Los Angeles as a part of the Netflix Is A Joke Pageant), Canada (Montreal’s Simply For Laughs Comedy Pageant), Australia (each a tour and Melbourne Worldwide Comedy Pageant), New Zealand and the UK (twice-extended 64-date tour together with sold-out performances at London’s Royal Pageant Corridor and Hammersmith Eventim Apollo).
On-screen, Phil most just lately made his movie debut alongside Timothée Chalamet in Wonka and appeared as a visitor on The Graham Norton Present (C4). He launched his first Netflix particular, Philly Philly Wang Wang, in 2021 and has since carried out stand-up on Late Night time with Seth Meyers (NBC) and been interviewed by chat present royalty on That’s My Time with David Letterman (Netflix). Different notable tv credit embrace Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central), Life & Beth (Hulu), The Comedy Line-Up (Netflix), Taskmaster (Channel 4), Stay on the Apollo (BBC2) and ten appearances on Have I Received Information For You (BBC1).
As an creator, Phil launched his first e book, Sidesplitter, in 2021 to crucial acclaim, that includes on The Occasions and Sunday Occasions’ Books of the Yr listing. On this mixed comedian memoir and observational essay, he displays on his experiences as a Eurasian man within the West and within the East.
On audio, Phil has beforehand written and starred in his personal Radio 4 particular, Wangsplaining which received Greatest Scripted Comedy (Longform) on the 2020 BBC Audio Awards, fronted the Audible authentic sequence Phil Wang Hates Horror, and co-hosts the hit podcast BudPod with Pierre Novellie.
Phil’s earlier critically acclaimed dwell present, Philly Philly Wang Wang, broke information on the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, promoting out its total run earlier than the pageant even started, and moreover sold-out a closing further present within the 750-seater Pleasance Grand. His ensuing nationwide tour was prolonged on account of phenomenal demand and included two reveals on the London Palladium.
What the press have mentioned about Phil Wang’s newest stand-up present thus far:-
“on the prime of his recreation…One of many fastest-rising worldwide comics round… impressed work from a comic book who simply will get higher and higher” ★★★★★
Nikki B, Time Out
“solid-gold gags…each routine lands with a bang” ★★★★
Tim Harding, The Telegraph
“my god, we’re fortunate to have him… Wang’s world is so inherently charming you’ll be able to’t assist however be sucked in”
Isobel Lewis, The Unbiased
“an irresistible set of sensible and foolish jokes…high-end providing…considers his and our lives from ever-surprising new angles” ★★★★
Brian Logan, The Guardian
“vivid psychological photos and glorious punchlines…superbly absurd…a comic book who combines intelligence and perception with dumb jokes, and a wholesome streak of self-deprecating humour” ★★★★
Steve Bennett, Chortle
“His new present is bound to cement his fame as one of many standup greats of his technology”
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian
“Wang is a well-oiled joke machine”
Polly Glynn, The i
“Wang could be very intelligent and an excellent, sure-footed performer…an absolute delight…a well-received, packed out present. ★★★★½
Arjun Rajkhowa, ArtsHub Australia
“on the prime of his recreation…One of many fastest-rising worldwide comics round… impressed work from a comic book who simply will get higher and higher” ★★★★★
Nikki B, Time Out
“solid-gold gags…each routine lands with a bang” ★★★★
Tim Harding, The Telegraph
“my god, we’re fortunate to have him… Wang’s world is so inherently charming you’ll be able to’t assist however be sucked in”
Isobel Lewis, The Unbiased
“an irresistible set of sensible and foolish jokes…high-end providing…considers his and our lives from ever-surprising new angles” ★★★★
Brian Logan, The Guardian
“vivid psychological photos and glorious punchlines…superbly absurd…a comic book who combines intelligence and perception with dumb jokes, and a wholesome streak of self-deprecating humour” ★★★★
Steve Bennett, Chortle
“His new present is bound to cement his fame as one of many standup greats of his technology”
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian
“Wang is a well-oiled joke machine”
Polly Glynn, The i
“Wang could be very intelligent and an excellent, sure-footed performer…an absolute delight…a well-received, packed out present. ★★★★½
Arjun Rajkhowa, ArtsHub Australia