Angela Barnes
Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes

  • 47 years old
  • English
  • Writer, stand-up comedian and actor

Press clippings

Over 100 more shows added to Assembly's Edinburgh Fringe line-up

Summer is on the way and the festival season is hotting up, with Assembly Festival announcing a further 110 shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2024

Ask a comedian: Angela Barnes

As she tours her show, Hot Mess, we hear about her funniest experiences.

Ian Chaddock, Readers Digest, 23rd October 2023

World's Most Dangerous Roads 2 line-up

Jamali Maddix, Larry Dean, Rhod Gilbert, Angela Barnes, Mike Wozniak, Ola Labib, Olga Koch, Thanyia Moore, Desiree Burch, Jessica Fostekew and Seann Walsh take part in the next series of Dave's World's Most Dangerous Roads.

British Comedy Guide, 20th October 2023

Angela Barnes: 'I'm more surprised by stand-ups that don't have ADHD'

In her new show, Hot Mess, Barnes reflects on marriage, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and the pandemic. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. We spoke to Barnes about all of this, plus her love of bunkers - not the golfing variety - and more.

Cambridge Independent, 7th September 2023

All-star charity comedy night announced to raise money & remember Phil Jerrod

Cancer charity Sarcoma UK has announced an evening of comedy in memory of Brighton-based comedian Phil Jerrod.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd August 2023

Angela Barnes: 'Comedy's the only job I've had where I don't feel like a failure'

As she tours her latest show, the sanguine stand-up talks about trolls, deafness and finding joy through performing.

Si Hawkins, The Guardian, 24th April 2023

Angela Barnes: Hot Mess review

The comedian is at her best when she treats us as her confidantes rather than aiming for well-worn targets.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 13th April 2023

10 things that changed my life: Angela Barnes

Angela Barnes tells Craig Meighan about 10 things that changed her life...

Craig Meighan, The National (Scotland), 26th February 2023

Brighton comedy night honours tragic stand-up who died aged 42

Organisers have confirmed a Brighton comedy night last autumn raised a total of more than £26,000 for a rare cancer charity in honour of comedian Phil Jerrod.

Phil Hewitt, Sussex Express, 14th February 2023

Comedians front Two Truths And A Lie refugee quiz

Angela Barnes, Esther Manito, Glenn Moore and Ed Petrie front an online quiz that aims to highlight the wide range of contributions refugees have made to British society.

British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2022