Philipp Kostelecky: A Stand-up Comedy Show (work-in-progress)
Doors: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hot off a critically acclaimed sold-out run at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, one of Europe’s funniest young comedians Philipp Kostelecky brings his hilarious, energetic, and silly new stand-up hour to London. Philipp’s unique style of comedy combines whimsical observations and a high-energy performance style absorbing the audience into his performances, examining the mundane and dark aspects of culture and the human condition.
Starting comedy in 2018 in London, Philipp’s originality, international appeal, and first-class physicality have shot him up the comedy ladder, with a critically acclaimed sold-out run at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and reaching the final of the 2023 BBC New Comedy Awards.
Expect superb act-outs and hysterical jokes in this fun and cheeky stand-up hour about learning new languages and connecting with cultures.
🗓️ Thursday, 27th of June
📍Address: 156-158 Fortess Rd, London NW5 2HP
🕗 Doors Open: 7.30pm, show starts 8 pm
🎭 Show features an opening act and then a break before the main hour of comedy
🎟️ Tickets: £7
🚩 STAND-UP COMEDY IN ENGLISH 🚩
About Philipp:
Raised by an American-Slovenian mother and absentee Austrian father, Philipp uses his unorthodox cultural background and family structure to pose as an external observer and cultivate an offbeat socio-political perspective. A regular on the UK and European club comedy scene armed with “pitch-perfect accents and impressions” (The Founder) and brilliant gags, Philipp can win over any crowd using his boyish charm, captivating stage presence, and undeniable comedic talent. Philipp’s has been featured on the BBC and he has also supported Russell Kane on tour.
“Outright Hilarious… something very special indeed” – The Quintessential Review
“Hysterical” – EdFringe Review
“Confident, funny, calm – the audience loved him.” – The Stand
“I cried with laughter.. like a young Jim Carrey” – The Founder
⭐⭐⭐⭐ EdFringe Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ FestMag
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broadway World
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pepper and Salt
Accolades:
– Tour Support for Russell Kane
– METRO Newspaper: Funny New Faces 2023
– Finalist: BBC New Comedy Award 2023
– Nominated: Amused Moose Comedy Award 2023
July events
- 01/07/2025 at 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
EdFringe double preview: LESLIE GOLD Tall Girl Energy / 101 RULES FOR A BETTER WORLD (BY COMEDIANS) panel show
- 16/07/2025 at 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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