Thenjiwe Moseley

  • Stand-up comedian

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Thenjiwe interview

My show is called The Mandela Effect, which refers to a phenomenon where a large number of people misremember a historical fact.

Entertainment Now, 17th August 2023

Thenjiwe: African Point of View

"My show is called The Mandela Effect, which refers to a phenomenon where a large number of people misremember a historical fact".

Entertainment Now, 10th August 2023

Fresh-Faced Funnies

In the world of comedy it's the firsts that count - your first gig, your first show, and your first debut at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Victoria Nangle, Entertainment Now, 30th July 2023

#SNAPCHATZ Episode 56: Showcasing four flavours of the Fringe

Welcome to a special edition of #SNAPCHATZ, showcasing four flavours of the Fringe! In this episode, we delve into the unique perspectives of Thenjiwe's politically-charged comedy The Mandela Effect, Charlie Ryall's lively sketch fest NewsRevue, Shelley Middler's working-class Scottish drama The Collie's Shed, and Jamie-Lee Money's poignant exploration of grief in Spin Cycles. Each of these shows offers an intriguing taste of #EdFringe 2023, enhancing the festival's vibrant palette.

WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 30th July 2023

Interview with comedian Thenjiwe Moseley

"I come from a very strong political background with parents who were freedom fighters and I hold a law degree so it should be no surprise that my comedy can be quite political."

Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 27th July 2023

Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten shows out of Africa

Ten funny Edinburgh shows from performers from Africa, or the diaspora...

Chortle, 17th July 2023

Funny At The Fringe - interview - Thenjiwe - The Mandela Effect

"In my show, I share what it was like growing up in apartheid South Africa."

Holly, Phoenix Remix, 12th July 2023

Edinburgh 2023: Thenjiwe Q&A

BWW catches up with Thenjiwe to chat about bringing The Mandela Effect to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 11th July 2023

Has cancellation killed comedy? 15 Edinburgh Fringe comics speak out

Is comedy in the cross-hairs of the Culture War? Our Writer at Large asked 15 stars of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Neil MacKay, The Herald, 9th July 2023

Funny Women Awards 2022 results

Lorna Rose Treen won two prizes at the Funny Women Awards 2022. Ruby Carr, Chanel Williams and Amy Annette were also selected as winners.

British Comedy Guide, 30th September 2022

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