Rosie Holt
- Actor, comedian and writer
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What happens to comedy when British politics becomes a joke?
When audiences do want something sharp, they want it to confirm prejudices.
The Economist, 17th August 2023Rosie Holt on the highs and lows of the Edinburgh Fringe
'To calm myself down, I look to Margaret Thatcher...'
Chortle, 11th August 2023Rosie Holt on mocking Tory MPs, whether it's harder to satirise Labour, and her love of Edinburgh
The comedian began creating satire videos during the first lockdown and soon became a viral sensation.
The Scotsman, 30th July 2023Rachel Parris spoofs the news for Radio 4's The Newsmakers
Rachel Parris hosts The Newsmakers, a spoof news show for Radio 4, in which she delivers her views on the week's news stories and then talks to those at the centre of them, from journalists and MPs to yacht-attacking orcas, all of whom are played by comedians. Recording later this month, the pilot features Rosie Holt, Michael Spicer, Bilal Zafar, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Sam Pamphilon.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd July 2023Twenty must-see comedy and variety shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs annually in August in the Scottish capital, with comedy fans spoilt for choice for just over three weeks each time.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 2nd June 2023Pleasance puts lots more Edinburgh shows on sale
The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023Rosie Holt: The Woman's Hour review
Holt is an incredibly clever writer and performer, and her performance hits too close to home for casual viewing. The Woman's Hour reminds us of the bleakness in the world, but Holt's hand-holding and comedic efforts provides an enjoyment that is missing from current affairs.
Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby, 25th March 2023Line-up for new gallery of The Museum Of Curiosity revealed
BBC Radio 4's The Museum Of Curiosity is back on air from 20th February with Professor of Ignorance John Lloyd back at the helm. This series he is joined by QI Elf and co-host of No Such Thing As A Fish Anna Ptaszynski who will curate the Museum with him.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th February 2023Seann Walsh pilots therapy sitcom, Rowan
Seann Walsh is piloting Rowan, a sitcom in which he plays a therapist, co-starring Miles Jupp, Kate Robbins, Rosie Holt, Marek Larwood and Tom Little.
British Comedy Guide, 13th January 2023'It's important to laugh at our politicians', says comedian Rosie Holt
If the political chaos of the last year has benefited anyone, it's probably the comedian Rosie Holt.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Channel 4, 4th December 2022