Phil Wang - UH OH

Phil Wang brings his show UH OH to Beacon Hall on Wednesday 21 October, presented by Avalon Promotions. If you've caught him on the telly but haven't seen him live, this is a good chance to catch him in the city.

Wang is a stand-up comedian, writer and performer known for sharp observational humour, distinctive storytelling and a charismatic stage presence. Born in Malaysia and raised in the UK, he's become one of the most recognisable voices in contemporary British comedy — The Guardian called him 'one of the stand-up greats of his generation'.

He's a regular on television, radio and international comedy festivals, with appearances on Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You?, Wonka, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Drunk History. He also served as the regular Asian Correspondent on Dave's Unspun. Beyond the solo stuff, he wrote and starred in two series for BBC Radio 4 with the sketch group Daphne, who won the 2015 Foster's Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award. His early awards include the 2010 Chortle Student Comedian of the Year and the Comedy Central Live Funniest Student Award 2011.

The show runs on Wednesday 21 October, starting at 19:30, with doors opening at 19:00 and an interval at 19:55. Tickets are £28.50 to £39.90, including the booking fee.