‘Audiences no longer laugh if you call their town crap’: can Phil Wang heal divided Britain?

Phil Wang, a 36-year-old comedian, is embarking on a tour of his new standup show, "Uh Oh." Wang, who was born in Stoke-on-Trent and raised in Borneo, has a diverse background that informs his comedy. His stage persona, "Old Wang," often adopts a mock-imperious tone. The "Uh Oh" tour will feature Wang performing with a mustache, which he has sported publicly for two years and has incorporated into his act. He humorously stated that the mustache will remain until he develops five minutes of better material. Wang's comedy touches on contemporary social and political themes, including "woke traps" and perceived blind spots within left-leaning discourse, as well as the political leanings of Generation Z. He has described his background as having been raised in Borneo and educated in Brunei, Bath, and Cambridge. Wang's current appearance includes high-waisted trousers, a blue shirt, salmon-colored New Balance shoes, and a baseball cap. The tour is scheduled to take him across Britain.