Luisa Omielan
- 41 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala 2024
Usually when a compere's suddenly overwhelmed it's an ominous sign. Susie McCabe went from unflappably hosting this celebration of her home city's resurgent comedy festival, to kicking off the second half with the more casually soul-baring aspects of her stand-up, before ultimately taking home the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, commended by the Big Yin himself in a pre-recorded video. She looked visibly stunned, receiving hugs all round on stage, but delivered a composed acceptance speech.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2024Luisa Omielan interview
We spoke to Luisa Omielan just how Bitter she is ahead of her UK tour.
Matthew Keeley, The Wee Review, 13th February 2024Luisa Omielan interview
Luisa was generous enough to sit down for a chat with me to discuss Bitter, life, and the state of the comedy nation in 2024...
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 9th February 2024Rarely asked questions: Luisa Omielan
Luisa Omielan is a comedic force of nature.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd January 2024Luisa Omielan announces Bitter stand-up tour
Stand-up Luisa Omielan has announced a new UK comedy tour, Bitter.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd November 2023The Menagerie
The animal themed shows - some with live animals - taking centre stage at the Fringe!
Fest Mag, 31st July 2023Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - Pay What You Can
Free Fringe/pay-what-you-can shows typically mean that the acts don't have to pay a huge venue registration fee which makes it a lot more achievable to fund an Edinburgh run.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 21st June 202340 must-see shows at Edinburgh Festival 2023: the critics' choice
Our critics have combed through the schedules to find the weirdest and most wonderful events. Let us know what you think they're missing in the comments below.
Clive Davis, Dominic Maxwell, Richard Morrison, Debra Craine, Laura Freeman and Alice Jones, The Times, 27th May 2023Just For Laughs, review: as a comedy venue, the O2 turns out to be a bit of a joke
Making its London debut, the comedy festival attracted some big, talented names, but they were no match for this cold, corporate netherworld.
Tim Harding, The Telegraph, 5th March 2023Luisa Omielan at Soho Theatre: It's a mystery why this lively comic isn't a household name
This Greatest Hits-style set features plenty of punchy routines.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd August 2022