Kuan-Wen Huang
- From Taiwan
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Kuan-wen Huang: Ilha Formosa review
Huang's sense of humour is dirty and witty, making for a great hour of comedy that still manages to tug at the heartstrings in all the right places.
Little Lark of London, 19th February 2024Kuan-Wen Huang travels to Edinburgh with his teddy
As the Edinburgh Festival starts, it's hard enough to get yourself to the city, but comedian Kuan-Wen Huang has travelled with his massive teddy too.
British Comedy Guide, 5th August 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: the 12 rising star comedians set to break out this year
The best comics you've never heard of at this year's Edinburgh Fringe - our tips for the stars of the future...
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd August 2023Edinburgh Fringe Rarely Asked Questions - Kuan-wen Huang
Introducing Taiwanese comedian Kuan-wen Huang who brings his debut hour Ilha Formosa to the Gilded Balloon.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st July 2023#SNAPCHATZ Episode 52: Performances intertwined with history
In this #SNAPCHATZ episode, we dive into how performances intertwined with history are shaping #EdFringe 2023, from Edwin Flay's hauntingly personal The Quality of Mercy to the poignant depiction of India's Partition in Santi and Naz, and the vivid embodiment of Ilha Formosa's spirit in Kuan-wen Huang's performance.
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 28th July 2023Interview with comedian Kuan-wen Huang
"Performers are like vampires. We feed on the energy channelled back by the audience. Some of my best lines came from reacting to the crowd when I really felt I was in my moment on stage."
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 25th July 2023Kuan-wen Huang's Everything Everywhere All At Once Edinburgh Fringe
How do you make the most of everything happening at Edinburgh Fringe? It's too much for one person to handle. Kuan-wen Huang teams up with all his different multiverse selves to get the absolute best out of the fest.
LMAOnaise, 24th July 2023The Sean Lock Comedy Award launched by Channel 4
Channel 4 has announced The Sean Lock Comedy Award, which will showcase talented new writers and performers "who embody the alternative comedic spirit of Sean and Channel 4".
British Comedy Guide, 17th July 2023Funny At The Fringe - interview - Kuan-Wen Huang: Ilha Formosa
"At first glance, the show is about me, a single gay man who ended up with a bed full of teddy bears in a foreign city."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 13th July 2023Edinburgh 2023: Kuan-wen Huang Q&A
BWW caught up with Kuan-wen Huang to chat about bringing IIha Formosa to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 10th July 2023