Biography
Angie Belcher is stand-up poet. Equally at home on the stand-up circuit as in a posh tent at a literature festival, Angie presents naughty stanzas and awkward stories. An accomplished comedy performer Mythical Creature is her second Edinburgh show. (**** Fringe Review, Part stand-up, part poet part stylised story telling all hugely entertaining, John Fleming "Highly recommended, go see her”, Phil Jupitus) She was also Team Captain for political comedy panel show Comedy Manifesto during its Edinburgh run (Unbelievably jealous of all those of you that can catch this show every day' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'This really is a superb show' ***** (Scotsgay).) Achievements: • Finalist What the Frock Best stand-up Comedy Newcomer 2015 • Slam Champion, Spokes Amaze poetry slam 2015, Exeter. • Finalist Cheltenham Festival of Literature All Stars Slam, • Finalist Bristol King of Comedy award and Female Comedian of the Year. • Supporting John Hegley, Ian Cognito, Shappi Khorsandi and Shazia Mirza on tour • Compering Cabaret tent Glastonbury 2015 • Commissioned poet for the Winter Olympics • Compering London 2012 Torch relay main stage • Sell-out show at EdFringe 2015 • Lyrical Laureate Larmer Tree Festival 2014
Samples
http://www.bristol247.com/channel/news-comment/people/my_bristol_favourites/my-bristol-favourites-angie-belcher Video clips at www.angiebelcher.wordpress.com
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