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Stand-up - Quotes


"Hilarious…star of the night." The Edinburgh Guide
"Wonderful and funny" Time Out
"Sharp, fine-tuned material. * * * *" Sunday Herald
"Hilarious… Hils Barker is a very gifted comic." Metro
"A cynical intelligence and keen wit at work…definitely one to watch" Chortle
"Barker's multi-faceted humour has more teeth than the sweet smile
suggests."
The List
"Superbly witty… she does not seem afraid to try out new material and stay
away from the standard. Hilarious."
funny.co.uk
"Tore the roof off – far, far funnier than I can explain here." XS Malarkey
"Absolutely fantastic" Charles Nevin, The Guardian

 

Edinburgh Shows – Reviews

 

"Infectious charm and a razor wit bringing a series of comic characters to
vibrant life... it's deeply refreshing to see a comedian who's actually got
something to say. ****"
Fest
"One of the most innovative and relevant acts you'll see this year" Three
Weeks
"A must see show ****" One4Review
"Highly talented... utterly charming" Time Out
"Hils Barker is one of the best young comedians around – go and see her." -
Peter Richardson, The Comic Strip
"Worthy of her own TV show" The List
"She knows how to write a gag… mocking but affectionate." Chortle
"In The Wrong Place crackles and surges with pixie-ish energy and charming
bitterness. Barker's envenomed befuddlement is frequently hilarious… her
starry entrance may prove prophetic.
* * * *" Metro