Trygve Wakenshaw
- From New Zealand
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Trygve Wakenshaw: 'I just want to be Mr Bean'
The gangly New Zealander trained as a clown and spent 10 years in theatre before his masterclasses in mime set tongues wagging at Edinburgh. Where next for the new king of silent comedy?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th January 2016Review: Trygve Wakenshaw - Nautilus, Soho Theatre
Comedy comes in many, many forms. From sitcoms to stand-up, there is always someone on the circuit trying something new to amuse the punters. However, using the traditional art forms of mime and clowning, Trygve Wakenshaw has created a comedy masterpiece that is intelligently structured and intertwined, yet so simple it burrows right to the childlike funny bone of every audience member present.
Andy Smith, A Younger Theatre, 16th January 2016Trygve Wakenshaw review
The resurgence of physical comedy was given another boost last August when Trygve Wakenshaw picked up an Edinburgh Comedy Award for this ambitious 90-minute show. Sensibly pared back to a tighter 75, it now arrives at Soho Theatre for a run as part of the London International Mime Festival.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 14th January 2016Review - Trygve Wakenshaw, Nautilus
A light-hearted, very funny show that's a bit different to most other comedy shows out there. Check it out.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 14th January 2016Fringe Q&As: Trygve Wakenshaw
Trygve Wakenshaw on a lack of salad and a dramatic heckle.
The Public Reviews, 18th August 2015Five fast Fringe questions with... Trygve Wakenshaw
An interview with Trygve Wakenshaw.
The Public Reviews, 4th August 2015Trygve Wakenshaw answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Trygve Wakenshaw seems to have a thing about the sea. And he's got some very interesting ideas for his own comedy night. But can he really perform two shows each day?
British Comedy Guide, 3rd August 2015Fringe 2015 - For Robin Williams: A Benefit Gig
Line-up confirmed so far includes: Nish Kumar (MC), Tony Law, Trygve Wakenshaw, Tiernan Douieb, Alex Edelman, Sofie Hagen, ACMS in the guise of Thom Tuck and John-Luke Roberts, and the Weirdos collective (whose 2012 Christmas shows saw them perform Spielberg's Hook live on stage, with the award-winning John Kearns in Williams' role of Peter Pan).
Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, 29th July 2015Trygve Wakenshaw, Soho Theatre - comedy review
This show, part of the London International Mime Festival, is not exactly weighty with existential meaning. It is merely something to watch and cherish.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th January 2015Trygve Wakenshaw: Kraken, Soho Theatre - comedy review
This strong, silent type is in the zone with his new show Kraken.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th January 2015