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Rosie Wilby

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Biography

Finalist in the 2006 Funny Women competition

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Reviews

Rosie Wilby: The Science of Sex - fringe 2009
Live Review

 rated 3/5

Amiable Rosie Wilby is on a mission to educate us on the science of sex. Recently dumped by her girlfriend, she is on a quest to discover what makes us tick and why.

This is an assured performance and a beautifully polished and well-rehearsed show, but the laugh rate just isn’t quite up to the standard of her delivery. Although there are a couple of real knicker twisters some of the sections feel flaccid.

It is rare that I would endorse a heckler but in this performance the stereotypically stupid young man who decided that he could try and ‘turn’ Wilby straight did at least let her prove her talent in crowd control, which was a thing of real beauty.

Wilby takes us on a voyage through the varying sexual practices, stopping off to point out the vast differences in appetite between men and women, straight and gay. Some of the journey is incredibly scientific and hugely interesting and Wilby is so convincing that even when she deviates from the research and wanders into the obviously comedic, there is still a part of my brain that is convinced she is telling me the truth when she states there is added chocolate and shoes in the female version of a herbal Viagra.

Again she has me rapt when explaining why women sync up in a certain way, it is not until the tale gets so ridiculous it involves a Cavewoman named Maybelline that I realise that we have slipped of the strictly scientific route again.

She has a good eye for detail and when she does eventually find the funny she can really nail it. Sadly the groaners outweigh the screamers for the most part but despite the lack of consistently funny jokes there is consistently good delivery and the show is entertaining. Wilby will definitely be one to watch in the future.

Date of live review: Friday 14th Aug, '09
Review by Corry Shaw
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Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2008 -
Funny Women Final 2006
Trish Gant/Funny Women
Funny Women Final 2006

Show - Misc live shows -
Rosie Wilby: Olympic Swingball Champion 2012
Rosie Wilby: Olympic Swingball Champion 2012

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2006 -
Rosie Wilby : Original Review
Trish Gant
Rosie Wilby : Original Review

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Comments

Seen her show in 2009, worst I seen over the festival. Very rushed. Unable to control any the crowd, a total of 12 people. If you're looking for comedy, this isn't it. Would not recommend to anyone

John, August 2010


Really liked Rosie's show - she's witty, sweet and charming. Have also heard her sing and her music has a lot of soul. Look forward to seeing more from this fine young lass

Fred, August 2006




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Where can I see Rosie Wilby next?

20:30 - Sunday 3rd Oct, '10
Venue: Downstairs at the King's Head
Prices: £7 (£5 concs)
Comics: Jason Patterson, Josh Howie, Junior Simpson, Rosie Wilby, Rich Wilson (MC)
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 16th Oct, '10
Venue: Reading South Street Arts Centre
Prices: £10 (£8.50 concs)
Comics: Julie Jepson, Shelley Cooper, Tom Allen, Rosie Wilby (MC)
Info: Laugh Out Proud. Gay-friendly comedy night
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Thursday 2nd Dec, '10
Venue: Uncle C's Back Room
Prices: £5
Comics: Adam Tempest, Jo Romero, Rosie Wilby
Info: Plus Lou Sanders
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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