Rosie Holt
- Actor, comedian and writer
Press clippings
"People think I'm a real MP": satirist Rosie Holt on life as a fake viral politician
Her Tory parody videos shot her to fame online in 2020. As her skits go on stage, she talks about her path into comedy and what a Labour win would mean for her act.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 8th April 2024Rosie Holt: 'Politics and entertainment are disgusting together - just look at GB News'
'It's worrying, isn't it?' comedian Rosie Holt says after I ask about the next general election, set to happen later this year. Her trepidation is not just for the country, but for herself: the satirist's comedy heavily revolves around the Conservative Government being useless, so she might be short of material if Labour win.
Kitty Chrisp, Metro, 3rd March 2024Rosie Holt to publish book satirising the government
Rosie Holt is to publish a book titled Why We Were Right. Written from the perspective of her MP character, she sets out her manifesto and a "passionate celebration and defence of the last 14 years of Conservative government".
British Comedy Guide, 1st March 2024Chortle Awards 2024 nominees announced
Julia Masli, Ian Smith, Ahir Shah, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Paddy Young and Sam Campbell are amongst the comedians nominated in the 2024 Chortle Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2024At last, a laugh from Radio 4 (thanks to Priti Patel)
BBC comedy has been stuck in the doldrums. Things are looking up thanks to new shows with Rosie Holt and more.
Patrica Nichol, The Sunday Times, 4th February 2024Radio 4 announces a raft of new comedy series
Frank Skinner, Catherine Bohart, Randy Feltface, Christian Brighty, Lorna Rose Treen, Jim Smith, Geoff Norcott, Stuart Mitchell, Sunil Patel, Paul Merton and David Sedaris are amongst those who have got BBC Radio 4 series coming up in 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 15th January 2024Rosie Holt podcast NonCensored launches new series and new Patreon
The ARIA-nominated satirical improvised character comedy podcast NonCensored will return next week (12th January), with a brand new Patreon for 2024.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th January 2024Radio 4 to showcase online comedy creators in sketch show POV
Comedians Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Foxx, Matt Green, Rosie Holt, Emma Jones, Kelechi Okafor and Vinny Thomas will be showcased in Radio 4 sketch show pilot POV.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd December 2023Rosie Holt to embark on 2024 tour
Political character comedy show Rosie Holt: That's Politainment! will tour in April and May 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 12th October 2023'I used to get in role by harassing my girlfriend': the risky brilliance of playing anti-woke characters
Edinburgh Fringe comics portraying cancelled stand-ups and right-wing politicians talk about the dangers and successes of their satire.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 25th August 2023