~ Phil Cooper ~
'Makes comedy look simple, a true talent' - Fosters Comedy
Biography:
Hailing from The Rhondda Valley, Phil blends Welsh charm with observational, sometimes slightly surreal humour, often riffing off social justice themes and audience interactions. He stands out with his unique mix of storytelling, sharp wit and a relaxed yet engaging demeanor.
As well as live stand-up in the U.K./Europe he also has experience in TV, radio and warm-up.
Phil’s hour long solo TV special (which he performed in Welsh) aired on S4C and he has appeared on BBC Sesh (the BBC’s platform for welsh talent). See clips here..
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He has also featured on Heno, Y Lee, Giggle, Same on the Screen, Gwerthu Allan, plus warm up for BBC Wales/S4C shows and Six Nations Rugby.
Credits:
TV/Viral
Radio:
Competitions:
Writing
Hailing from The Rhondda Valley, Phil blends Welsh charm with observational, sometimes slightly surreal humour, often riffing off social justice themes and audience interactions. He stands out with his unique mix of storytelling, sharp wit and a relaxed yet engaging demeanor.
As well as live stand-up in the U.K./Europe he also has experience in TV, radio and warm-up.
Phil’s hour long solo TV special (which he performed in Welsh) aired on S4C and he has appeared on BBC Sesh (the BBC’s platform for welsh talent). See clips here..
Welsh Flag
Moonlanding
He has also featured on Heno, Y Lee, Giggle, Same on the Screen, Gwerthu Allan, plus warm up for BBC Wales/S4C shows and Six Nations Rugby.
Credits:
TV/Viral
- BBC Sesh - various sketches
- “Stand Yp” 1hr solo comedy special - S4C
- “Heno” - S4C
- "Gwerthu Allan" (showcase for Welsh comedians) - S4C
- Warm-up for Six Nations Rugby - BBC Wales
- “Y lle” culture show - S4C
- “Giggle” (stand up showcase) - S4C
- “Sam on the Screen” - S4C
- Warm-up for "Jonathan" - S4C
Radio:
- Arthur Smiths 'Comedy Club' - BBC Radio 4 Extra
- New Act Competition - BBC Radio 4
- Wynne Evans Show - BBC Radio Wales
- "The Jamie Owen Show" - BBC Radio Wales
- "Noel's toughest gig" - BBC Cymru
- "Tommo" - BBC Radio Cymru
Competitions:
- Winner - Stand Up Cider
- Winner - Frome’s Funniest
- Finalist - Bath New Act
- Semi-Finalist - So You Think You’re Funny
- Semi-Finalist - BBC New Act
- Semi-Finalist - Welsh Unsigned Act Award
- Finalist - Bath New Act
Writing
- Hallmark Cards
Testimonials:
“I enjoy seeing a “Work in Progress” show, seeing what jokes land and what miss target. I have to say in Phil Cooper’s show “And Such (WIP)”, there are way more hits than misses.”
“Absolutely brilliant.”
“His pace and delivery are very good indeed, and his material hits the spot with the crowd. Well constructed stories merge into one another rather seamlessly”
“Definitely one for the diary for next year’s Fringe, I’m keen to see how this show develops and grows” - One4Review (Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025)
"Makes comedy look simple, a true talent" - Fosters Comedy
"Impossible not to be drawn into his expertly delivered dialogue as he riffs off audience interactions - Top class comedian" - Ministry Comedy
"Very impressive. Had everyone in stitches. We will certainly be having him back again and again" - Eminent Comedy
“Absolutely brilliant.”
“His pace and delivery are very good indeed, and his material hits the spot with the crowd. Well constructed stories merge into one another rather seamlessly”
“Definitely one for the diary for next year’s Fringe, I’m keen to see how this show develops and grows” - One4Review (Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025)
"Makes comedy look simple, a true talent" - Fosters Comedy
"Impossible not to be drawn into his expertly delivered dialogue as he riffs off audience interactions - Top class comedian" - Ministry Comedy
"Very impressive. Had everyone in stitches. We will certainly be having him back again and again" - Eminent Comedy
Video:
See a clip of Phil's S4C Stand Yp Comedy Special HERE
Gallery:
Photo Credit - Michelle Huggleston