“Ellis’s performance is touched by comic genius. Every moment he is on stage something funny, and then funnier, is happening.” ★★★★★
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
“The density of gags is impressive… There’s not many better exponents of this message-free, ego-free, knockabout comedy than Ellis in his prime. And this is that show.” ★★★★½
Steve Bennett, Chortle
“Ellis has done it again… wheezingly funny… immaculately written gags… he leaves you in awe. Phil Ellis is a conductor of chaos, always has been… The Fringe is much richer for his presence, turning it up a notch year on year – may the Lord of Misrule wear his crown with pride” ★★★★★
Polly Glynn, The Skinny
“provoking waves of convulsive laughter in his barrage of decidedly silly creativity” ★★★★★
Kevin Fullerton, The List
Multi-award winning comedian and star of the upcoming series of Taskmaster (Channel 4) Phil Ellis announces a brand new tour. Phil will be touring across the UK and Ireland with his new show, ‘Bath Mat’, from 9th December 2025 – 26th April 2026. The nationwide tour will begin in London with a 5 night run at Soho Theatre, Downstairs (Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th December, 9.15pm) followed by stops in Cardiff, Brighton, Birmingham, Liverpool and more.
Phil is a celebrated live act, praised for his unique brand of chaotic comedy, electric energy and brilliant writing. His 2023 Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘Phil Ellis’ Excellent Comedy Show’ was critically acclaimed and saw him receive a nomination for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Last year’s show, ‘Come On and Take The Rest Of Me’, earned Phil 5th place in the list of best reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 (British Comedy Guide). His new show, ‘Bath Mat’, is jam-packed with laugh-out-loud silliness, well-crafted gags and a couple of surprises along the way.
‘Bath Mat’ tickets on sale from Friday 12th September – dates and tickets available at www.philelliscomedy.com
‘Bath Mat’ pre-sale from Thursday 11th September – sign up to the mailing list at www.philelliscomedy.com for more info and pre-sale access
Phil co-wrote and starred in three series of his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom Phil Ellis is Trying, alongside Johnny Vegas, Lolly Adefope, Amy Gledhill, Alexei Sayle, Sindhu Vee, Jack Dee, Lee Mack, Mark Lamarr and Sean Lock. The series was nominated for a BBC Audio Award in 2019. Phil’s TV appearances include The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Roast Battle (Comedy Central) There She Goes (BBC Two), Drunk History: UK (Comedy Central), as well as writing and performing credits on BBC Three’s The Tapeface Tapes and co-writing 3 comedy shorts for Dave. Phil hosted BBC Radio 4’s Funny From The Fringe podcast 2 years running and was the host of Fringe Binge, his hit daily Edinburgh Festival Fringe podcast in 2022 and 2023.
After meeting incredible critical acclaim for his Edinburgh Panel Prize winning show, Funz and Gamez, it was broadcast as part of BBC Radio 4’s Fresh from the Fest and BBC Comedy Feeds (BBC Three). The show went on to have an 18-show run at the Soho Theatre and all major UK comedy festivals. This year, Phil excitingly brought back Funz and Gamez for a 2 week run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and received high praise from critics across the board, as well as winning the award for The Best Kids Show at The List Festival Awards 2025.
Previous praise for Phil Ellis:
“Phil Ellis puts more fun into his funny than any other comic… comedy perfection” ★★★★
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
“entertainment is in his blood… excellent jokes” ★★★★
Steve Bennett, Chortle
“It’s a surreal and unforgettable hour which firmly cements Phil Ellis as one of the funniest and finest comedians in the UK today.” ★★★★★
James Macfarlane, Broadway Baby
“A supremely well-crafted and thoughtfully paced performance…He is the master of his genre and truly a performer at the top of his game.” ★★★★★
Geoff Evans, One4Review
For more information please contact: Jasmine Ruparelia on 07768776081 or JRuparelia@avalonuk.com
