~ Nick Wilty ~
“Just three adjectives to describe Wilty - brilliant, brilliant and brilliant”.
- Chortle.co.uk
Photo - Steve Best
Biography:
Often referred to as the “Globetrotting Comedian”, Nick Wilty is a British stand-up renowned for his extensive international performances and distinctive comedic style.
He has been lauded for his sharp wit and engaging delivery, with critics describing him as “a fluffy kitten that bites like a lion.”
Diverse life experiences and a global perspective have significantly influenced his material, resonating with audiences worldwide. Over the past three decades, he has performed across every continent (excluding Antarctica) and has been a regular at major festivals such as Glastonbury and Edinburgh. He has also toured with other acts such as Jasper Carrott, Mickey Flanagan and Greg Davies.
In addition to his stand-up career, Nick has ventured into acting and writing. Notably, “Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule” (ITV) and Rich Hall’s “Cattle Drive” (BBC).
Other TV appearances include “The World Stands Up”, “The Comedy Store” and “Live at Jongleurs”.
He also fronted “The Other Side” (Ch4), a documentary, also featuring Eddie Izzard, as the they toured New Zealand.
Nick is also a talented art painter; a skill that he rediscovered during lockdown. Since then his work has been exhibited and commissioned. Details of work can be found HERE.
Beyond his professional achievements, Nick’s life story is equally compelling. Before embarking on his comedy career, he served as a soldier in the British Army. A pivotal moment in his life occurred during the Falklands War when he survived a helicopter crash.
You can watch Nick’s solo show “Veteran Comedian” HERE.
Often referred to as the “Globetrotting Comedian”, Nick Wilty is a British stand-up renowned for his extensive international performances and distinctive comedic style.
He has been lauded for his sharp wit and engaging delivery, with critics describing him as “a fluffy kitten that bites like a lion.”
Diverse life experiences and a global perspective have significantly influenced his material, resonating with audiences worldwide. Over the past three decades, he has performed across every continent (excluding Antarctica) and has been a regular at major festivals such as Glastonbury and Edinburgh. He has also toured with other acts such as Jasper Carrott, Mickey Flanagan and Greg Davies.
In addition to his stand-up career, Nick has ventured into acting and writing. Notably, “Harry Hill’s Alien Fun Capsule” (ITV) and Rich Hall’s “Cattle Drive” (BBC).
Other TV appearances include “The World Stands Up”, “The Comedy Store” and “Live at Jongleurs”.
He also fronted “The Other Side” (Ch4), a documentary, also featuring Eddie Izzard, as the they toured New Zealand.
Nick is also a talented art painter; a skill that he rediscovered during lockdown. Since then his work has been exhibited and commissioned. Details of work can be found HERE.
Beyond his professional achievements, Nick’s life story is equally compelling. Before embarking on his comedy career, he served as a soldier in the British Army. A pivotal moment in his life occurred during the Falklands War when he survived a helicopter crash.
You can watch Nick’s solo show “Veteran Comedian” HERE.
Testimonials:
“Just three adjectives to describe Wilty - brilliant, brilliant and brilliant”.- Chortle
“Unmissable” - Time Out
"Wilty is cack funny, his routine is a fluffy kitten that bites like a lion". - Beat, Melbourne.
"The hit of the Festival" - DB Magazine, Adelaide.
"This is possibly one of the best shows you'll see as part of this year's Comedy Festival" & "Warped observations with an edge". - Inpress, Melbourne.
"One of the top five acts currently wowing them in New York". - The New Yorker
"It may be booked out, but try to beg a ticket because this has to be the funniest show at the Comedy Festival. We loved this English comic so much we were sure the next (of the trilogy) would be mud on our shoes". - Herald Sun, Melbourne. Rating 27 stars (out of 5)
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