Emily Whittingham
Comedian & Writer
About Me
Hello there! My name's Emily, and I'm a stand-up comedian and writer. I started stand-up comedy in 2023 after a five-week course with Above Your Nerve, and a few months in, I had landed a space in a comedy contest semi-final and was given an unconditional offer for Falmouth University's MA in Comedy Writing. I received a Distinction, and have recen... Read More
Professional Training
| Course / Qualification | Training Provider / Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MA Comedy Writing (part-time 2 year course) / Falmouth University / 2026 | ||
| MA Comedy Writing (part-time 2 year course) | Falmouth University | 2026 |
| Ba (hons) Animation / University for the Creative Arts - Farnham / 2016 | ||
| Ba (hons) Animation | University for the Creative Arts - Farnham | 2016 |
Other Details
Media I Work In:
Animation
Broadcast Television
Feature Film
Online Content
Radio
Short Film
Theatre
Locations I can work in:
Romsey
Southampton
Portsmouth
Bath
Bristol
London
Brighton and Hove
Winchester
Glastonbury
Salisbury
Language:
English (Fluent)
Skills/Permits:
Script Writing
Driving Licence
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Storytelling
Technical Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Awards:
I have reached the semi-finals in four stand-up comedy competitions, the latest being West End New Female Comedian 2025.