Sofie Hagen: Bubblewrap - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Debut show from Chortle Best Newcomer 2014. Sofie has won all the awards, been on all the TV shows, got all the best press. Ten stars. 'Ice-cold heart of a killer ... hilarious' ***** (Skinny). As seen on Russell Howard's Stand-Up Central and BBC Two, and heard on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4. 'Destined to make a name for herself' (Chortle.co.uk). Named Time Out's One to Watch. Overall, a pretty cool dude.

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Press articles

Three Weeks Editors' awards presented for 2015

We presented our Three Weeks Editors' Awards at the Surgeons Hall library this morning, celebrating the ten things that we feel made the Edinburgh Fringe extra special this year. The full list of winners is below, or click here to read more about each winning performer or show, and why we decided to give them one of our awards this year.

Chris Cooke, ThreeWeeks, 29th August 2015

Your weekend schedule from Punchline x

It's the final weekend of the Edinburgh Fringe! Maybe you've had a long week at work, maybe you're through for the weekend. A lot of our top 10 shows sold out long ago, and some (not all!) of the Foster's Award nominees' shows have been snapped up... so what to see? We've put together a cracker of a schedule of shows that you may still get tickets for if you're quick! (Tickets still available when this article was published)

Punchline UK, 28th August 2015

Edinburgh picks: part 2

Going to the Fringe and want a few pointers of what's worth your time (and money)? Then, you've come to the right place. Here's Sarah Millican, Mickey Noonan and Sofie Hagen with more.

Sarah Millican, Mickey Noonan and Sofie Hagen, Standard Issue, 24th August 2015

'Tampon tax' has inspired new wave of female comedians

The main comic inspiration is the risible notion that sanitary products are considered less essential, and therefore more taxable, than a range of daft things like cake decorations and exotic meats.

Alice Jones, The Independent, 19th August 2015

Comedians on their stage clothes

Comics at the Edinburgh fringe reveal their sartorial secrets, from furry trousers to see-through numbers.

The Guardian, 17th August 2015

Video: Sofie Hagan, Keith Farnan and Racing Minds (Link expired)

Sketch group Racing Minds and comedians Sofie Hagan and Keith Farnan get grilled in the #WOWwagon.

Alex Watson, WOW247, 14th August 2015

A Londoner's guide to the Edinburgh Fringe

Heading out of London in search of culture may seem like a crazy idea for those who've never been to the Edinburgh Fringe. But this counter-cultural smackdown is not to be missed, even if it does mean heading "oop north 'cross t' border£" (yes, you will have to cross the M25). But newbies need not be intimidated; we went up recently and survived to tell the tale. So here are 10 things to remember to ensure your Fringe isn't too, um, hairy:

Stu Black and Ben Venables, Londonist, 12th August 2015

Fest's Fringe top picks: comedy

Fest comedy critic Lyle Brennan picks out the best and most promising comedy shows of 2015.

Lyle Brennan, Fest Mag, 4th August 2015

10 free Fringe comedy shows to look out for (Link expired)

Visiting Edinburgh for the festival doesn't have to burn a hole in your wallet, thanks to this list of free Fringe comedy shows you'll want to drop your change for...

Sarah Slack, WOW247, 31st July 2015

Standard Issue's Edinburgh picks: Part 1

Next week the Edinburgh Fringe Festival kicks off and we'll be telling you about some of the best shows, as well where you can see your favourite Standard Issue contributors.

Standard Issue, 29th July 2015

10 comedians making their Fringe debuts in 2015 (Link expired)

We've picked out ten debut shows from this year's Fringe programme - a mixture of promising talent and first-timers who you should be making time for in your schedule.

Matthew Dunne-Miles, WOW247, 27th July 2015

Edinburgh preview: The Balham Free Fringe Festival

You want Edinburgh previews? What's that? You don't want to pay for them? Then can I humbly suggest that you a) stop being such a tightarse and b) head to Balham's Bedford pub this weekend for the final two days of the Balham Free Fringe Festival.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th July 2015

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Introducing multi-award-winning Danish comedian Sofie Hagen who has already taken the UK by storm, delighting crowds with her unique observations and home truths, tackling taboo subjects with charm and sensibility, bullet-proof timing and an insatiably amiable personality.

What is it like to have a winner's mentality but not a winner's confidence? To be an insecure but arrogant teenager, living in a bubble and discovering that adults lie. In her debut hour, Bubblewrap, Sofie discusses mental health, body image, fighting the system, a shower cabinet, a psychiatric ward... and Westlife.

Revered in her home country, Sofie was chosen to perform at the prestigious 1700+ capacity Royal Opera House for the Danish Comedy Gala in 2012 as 'The New Hopes of Comedy'. Shortly thereafter she moved to London and the nominations and awards have since been flooding in. Having starred in various television and radio programmes in her native country of Denmark, in the UK she has appeared on BBC2's Alan Davies: Apres Ski, as well as guest slots on Lols Lounge (BBC Radio 1) and The Verb (BBC Radio 4). She has also performed internationally at festivals, from Altitude in Austria to the Geel Comedy Festival in the Netherlands.

Her podcast Comedians Telling Stuff is available now.

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User reviews

The show was brilliant.. Why........ because she made me laugh from start to finish, brilliant humour and story telling. This lady should go to the top! (Well, lady might be stretching it a bit!)

Steviano