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Interview: Phil Wang previews his forthcoming tour

Watch the comic discuss the Philly Philly Wang Wang tour, kicking off in February 2020

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Stand up comedian Phil Wang is preparing to take his new, playfully titled, Philly Philly Wang Wang show on tour across the UK in 2020.

The comic debuted the show at this past summer’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, selling out his entire run of shows before the world-famous arts festival began.

A hit with critics, the show received rave reviews from the likes of The Guardian, i and Chortle. 

In the interview above, Phil details his favourite thing about touring and gives fans a taste of what they can expect from Philly Philly Wang Wang.

Since winning Comedy Central’s Funniest Student Of The Year Award in 2011, Wang has become one of the UK’s most popular stand-up comedians, completing numerous sell out shows and tours.

He’s also appeared on numerous television shows including Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You?, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live At The Apollo, Comedians Giving Lectures and Taskmaster. 

The comic has also written articles for The Guardian, co-hosts a hit podcast with fellow comedian Pierre Novelle called BudPod and hosts the BBC Radio 4 Wangsplaining, in which he explores some of the most contentious topics of the day.

Here are Phil Wang’s forthcoming tour dates:

14 December 2019 – Bath Forum
17 January 2020 – Bush Hall, London
2 February 2020 – Bristol Old Vic
7 February 2020 – Norden Farm Centre, Maidenhead
8 February 2020 – Theatre Royal, Winchester
9 February 2020 – The Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham
15 February 2020 – The Y Theatre, Leicester
16 February 2020 – Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
20 February 2020 – Lincoln Drill Hall
21 February 2020 – The Lowry, Salford Quays
22 February 2020 – Durham Gala Theatre
28 February 2020 – Gloucester Guildhall
1 March 2020 – Corn Exchange, Exeter
6 March 2020 – Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
7 March 2020 – Playhouse Theatre, Norwich
8 March 2020 – Corn Exchange, Stamford
12 March 2020 – Old Market, Hove
15 March 2020 – Leadmill, Sheffield
21 March 2020 – Chipping Norton Theatre
22 March 2020 – Brewhouse Theatre
28 March 2020 – Swansea Grand Theatre

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