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[08/06/24 - 09:12 AM]
Phil Wang's Second Netflix Original Stand-Up Special to Be Released on September 3
Taped at London's only candlelit theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe, "Wang In There, Baby!" is a show about being British, being Asian, octopuses, America, and the trappings of minor fame.

[via press release from Netflix]

PHIL WANG'S SECOND NETFLIX ORIGINAL STAND-UP SPECIAL TO BE RELEASED ON SEPTEMBER 3

WANG IN THERE, BABY!

"at the top of his game... inspired work from a comic who just gets better and better" ★★★★★ Time Out

August 6th 2024 - Following a world tour, his critically-acclaimed debut Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and dancing on a table with Timothée Chalamet in Wonka, Phil Wang is set to release his second Netflix Original stand-up special Wang in There, Baby! on September 3.

Taped at London's only candlelit theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe, Wang In There, Baby! is a show about being British, being Asian, octopuses, America, and the trappings of minor fame.

Phil has toured Wang in There, Baby! internationally over two years, performing in the USA (including two sold-out shows in Los Angeles as part of the Netflix Is A Joke Festival), Canada (Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival), Australia (both on a tour and at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival), New Zealand, and the UK (with a twice-extended 64-date tour, including sold-out performances at London's Royal Festival Hall and Hammersmith Eventim Apollo).

On-screen, Phil most recently made his film debut alongside Timothée Chalamet in Wonka and appeared as a guest on The Graham Norton Show (C4). He released his first Netflix special, Philly Philly Wang Wang, in 2021 and has since performed stand-up on Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC) and been interviewed by chat show royalty on That's My Time with David Letterman (Netflix). Other notable television credits include Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central), Life & Beth (Hulu), The Comedy Line-Up (Netflix), Taskmaster (Channel 4), Live at the Apollo (BBC2) and ten appearances on Have I Got News For You (BBC1), with his latest as host.

Phil's previous critically acclaimed live show, Philly Philly Wang Wang, broke records at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, selling out its entire run before the festival even began, and additionally sold-out a final extra show in the 750-seater Pleasance Grand. His ensuing national tour was extended due to phenomenal demand and included two shows at the London Palladium.

A lifelong gamer, Phil hosted the 20th BAFTA Games Awards, the world's most prestigious annual celebration of excellence and creative achievement in games, in April 2024.

As an author, Phil released his first book, Sidesplitter, in 2021 to critical acclaim, featuring on The Times and Sunday Times' Books of the Year list. In this combined comic memoir and observational essay, he reflects on his experiences as a Eurasian man in the West and in the East.

On audio, Phil has previously written and starred in his own Radio 4 special, Wangsplaining which won Best Scripted Comedy (Longform) at the 2020 BBC Audio Awards, fronted the Audible original series Phil Wang Hates Horror, and co-hosts the hit podcast BudPod with Pierre Novellie.

Wang in There, Baby! has been commissioned by Netflix. The 60" special is produced by Avalon and Executive Produced by Phil Wang, Richard Allen-Turner, Julien Matthews and Jon Thoday.

What the press have said about Wang In There, Baby! so far:

"at the top of his game... One of the fastest-rising international comics around... inspired work from a comic who just gets better and better" ★★★★★ Nikki B, Time Out

"solid-gold gags... every routine lands with a bang" ★★★★ Tim Harding, The Telegraph

"my god, we're lucky to have him... Wang's world is so inherently charming you can't help but be sucked in" Isobel Lewis, The Independent

"an irresistible set of smart and silly jokes... high-end offering... considers his and our lives from ever-surprising new angles" ★★★★ Brian Logan, The Guardian

"vivid mental images and excellent punchlines... beautifully absurd... a comic who combines intelligence and insight with dumb jokes, and a healthy streak of self-deprecating humour" ★★★★ Steve Bennett, Chortle

"His new show is sure to cement his reputation as one of the standup greats of his generation" Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian

"Wang is a well-oiled joke machine" Polly Glynn, The i

"Wang is very clever and a superb, sure-footed performer... an absolute delight... a well-received, packed out show. ★★★★½ Arjun Rajkhowa, ArtsHub Australia

About Avalon

Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners.

Avalon is the UK's largest true independent television production company, with over 40 shows in production in the last year including: hit entertainment format Taskmaster (Channel 4 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, TV4 in Sweden, TVNorge/Discovery+ in Norway); Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO); Starstruck (HBO Max/BBC); Not Going Out (BBC), the UK's longest running sitcom on air; Breeders (FX/Sky); The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show (BBC); and Fantasy Football League (Sky). Avalon has produced over 4,000 episodes of hit programming for audiences in the UK, US and around the world, winning over 30 Emmy Awards and BAFTAs from nearly 100 nominations.

Other landmark Avalon shows include Catastrophe (Amazon/Channel 4), Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), TV Burp (ITV), and the cult classic workplace sitcom Workaholics (Comedy Central). Avalon has also produced over 60 comedy specials for various platforms including Amazon, HBO and Netflix, as well as numerous podcasts and radio shows, including the UK's biggest podcast Shagged. Married. Annoyed. with Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Avalon's dedicated distribution arm licenses its catalogue of programmes and formats to over 200 territories worldwide.

Avalon also produces and promotes live comedy around the world and has promoted more winners and nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award than any other company. Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live at Wembley, the UK's first arena comedy show, Jerry Springer: The Opera, winner of four Olivier Awards, and is currently producing Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical in the West End.

For Avalon news visit: www.avalonuk.com/press or follow @avalonent





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