Thursday, 26 July 2018

Show 29: Phil Wang: Kinabalu


Phil Wang’s been in the comedy game for a decent time now and gave a very interesting Comedian’s Comedian Podcast interview about his ambition to be a comedian from a young age and his journey in to it from university onwards. He’s certainly developed himself into a smart insightful voice of modern day Britain talking about national identity and his own identity.


In Kinabalu he talks about his childhood and how being the child of a British mother and a Malaysian father meant he never quite fit in and through his experiences he tackles important issues of identity and politics, all the way with charming self-deprecation and wry observations, alongside of lovely moments of childish silliness – a routine about purchasing lube from a supermarket is a particular highlight.

I can’t wait to see how his voice further matures – definitely one to keep watch of over the years.

Score: 7/10
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard

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