Biography.
Australian-born and now London-based, Bec has gained a cult following in Australia, the UK and Ireland thanks to her award-winning solo shows, Twitter presence and popular YouTube videos. She has a talent for incorporating arts and crafts into her stand-up routines, creating a unique and unforgettable comedy style that she calls “paper-puppetry”.
Credits.
Her television credits include The Jonathan Ross Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit, and Sam & Mark’s Big Friday Wind-Up. She has appeared on every season of CBBC’s The Dog Ate My Homework.
Awards.
– Leicester Comedy Award: Best Kids Show winner for “Bec Hill Treats You Like a Child”.
– Amused Moose Comedy Award: Best Show nominee for “Bec Hill: Out of Order”.
– Dublin Trinity College “Spirit of The Fringe” Award.
– Barry Performers’ Choice Award: Best Show winner for “Bec Hill in… Ellipsis”.
– Golden Loo Seat Award for “The Nation’s Favourite Toilet Joke” by WaterAid.
– Starred in Sundance UK Grand Jury Prize winning short film “Russian Roulette”.
– Critics’ Choice Award winner for “Bec & Tom’s Awesome Laundry”.
– No. 4 in “Dave’s Joke of The Fringe” Top 10.
– The Telegraph’s Top 10 Comedians to Follow on Twitter.
– Time Out’s Top 10 Funniest Comedians on Twitter.
Reviews.
“Hill serves up a delightful menu of comic genres”- Daily Business Magazine, Edinburgh Fringe 2017.
“Hill is a multi-coloured ray of eternal sunshine. In a world of pain and darkness, her total lack of cynicism is refreshing.”- The Scotsman, Edinburgh Fringe 2017.
“Silly, fun and a seemingly bottomless well of enjoyment, Bec Hill on stage is someone we all should aspire to be.”
– Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe 2017.
“I adored it.”- Edinburgh Festivals Magazine, Edinburgh Fringe 2015.
“Her exuberance drives the whole show and she remains lovably engaging throughout.” – The Mirror, Edinburgh Fringe 2015.
“Brilliantly conceived, this is one of the stand-out shows in this year’s comedy programme.” – The Sunday Herald, Edinburgh Fringe 2014.
