Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian

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[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

"You were the funniest one. Do you ever do comedy yourself?"

I've finally started a Substack about life as the person who hosts the gig, warms up the room, and still gets asked where the toilets are.

First post is up: https://t.co/4dOacmpKaQ

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Substack link: https://t.co/jNxgI9iktq

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

I said the compere is the most important act on a comedy bill. You said I was wrong.

Opener, Headliner or Compere? Who’s gonna win?!?

(Link in thread)

[Peter Cardwell @petercardwell]

Great to speak to @PhilipsComedy on @TalkTV a few moments ago. He is at the Edinburgh Fringe for the next six days — go and see him if you can.

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

@AbbiR87 @Andruka2023 Thank you for continuing to have my back. You are appreciated x

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Here’s the start of an audience review someone left for a comp show I took part in. Something tells me they weren’t about to critique my set so much as my presence @ the gig!

This has already been 1 of the shittiest Fringes but hate won’t win!
#Antisemitism #Antizionism #Racism

[Rebecca Brady @Rebecca_Brady_]

Edinburgh bar Banshee Labyrinth has admitted discriminating against @PhilipsComedy by cancelling his 2025 Fringe show over social media posts.

The venue’s been ordered to pay Mr Simon’s legal costs. He says he’s been left ‘exhausted’ and ‘devastated’👇

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

@AbbiR87 Hi Abbi. I’d be more than happy to do this for you. Email [email protected] and I’ll get that sorted x

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

There’s barely anyone left.

At this rate I wouldn’t be surprised if the Chief Rabbi of the United Synagogues also defected to Reform!

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Dear @TLRailUK, if a whole load of your trains are cancelled then why not have the fast trains call at all stations to mitigate some of the delays for most of your passengers?!? Can’t for the life of me think why this isn’t just the norm … apart from not having delays of course!

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

@melha55an @benonwine Literally the birthplace of Christmas, ya melt! 🤣🤣🤣

[Borehamwood Comedy Club @BwoodComedyClub]

Local Comedy in December - See out 2025 with two fantastic shows right here on your doorstep! - https://t.co/HZrS8SaMv5 @96ShenleyRaod featuring @ScottBComedyUK, @Halcruttenden and more ... plus regular compere @PhilipsComedy!

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Sorry to hear that Patricia Routledge has kicked the bouquet! 😢

[Borehamwood Comedy Club @BwoodComedyClub]

Saturday 27th September - It's time for another great night of stand up comedy @96ShenleyRoad! - https://t.co/rAz3rWZ5nK Featuring Tom Ward, Kate Martin, Adam Jamal and resident compere @PhilipsComedy.

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Well this app is just a cesspit! Lots of anonymous trolling and very little actual positive engagement.

Join me https://t.co/Gw3DJBWlDl for more comedy content, satirical nonsense and general tomfoolery!

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Went into a local Edinburgh business and asked if I could put a poster up for my shows. They asked if it was “for profit” and boy, did we laugh!

Also, I’m somehow featured in the Financial Times, so this has definitely been my weirdest Fringe ever!

https://t.co/0bI5hB9N97

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Thanks to @TheFreeFringe for offering us the space, and here’s to a great night of Jewish (and Jew-ISH) comedy @EdFringe!

If you can’t make it but would like to support the artists, here’s how you can buy one or more “Sorry I Can’t Be There” tickets:
https://t.co/JQsA0BW4qH

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Join us later today @EdFringe for the first of 3 salvaged shows from our previously cancelled 22!

Jew-O-Rama
The Liquid Room Studios
Monday 11th August
9:15pm
Free Entry, Donations welcome at the end

Featuring:

Me
@JRegal44
@MarkHenely
@RachCreeger
Sofia May

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Following on from news my & Aaron Levene’s long running compilation show, Jew-O-Rama, was being cancelled by Whistlebinkies due to concerns over “staff safety”, yesterday I learnt that my solo show, Shall I Compere Thee in a Funny Way? was being dropped by Banshee Labyrinth.

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[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

@SammiePressdee Can’t see the post. Can you link to it please?

[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

I am also still hopeful that we will be able to put on a run of ad-hoc Jew-O-Ramas to provide extra gigs for some of the acts who lost work from that cancellation. It turns out that rebooking an entire compilation show at the last minute isn’t an easy task!

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[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

🚨New Venue Secured🚨

I’m beyond delighted to announce that my previously cancelled solo show, 'Shall I Compere Thee in a Funny Way?’, has been given a new lease of life at this year’s @EdFringe.

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[Philip Simon - Stand Up Comedian @PhilipsComedy]

Obviously I’m now massively behind on all the marketing, and need to get more flyers printed and distributed, so please let social media and word of mouth do its thing and share this news to let people know where they can find me in Edinburgh.

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