Angela started her comedy life running the well-loved boutique Brighton comedy night The Funny Farm. She began gigging in November 2009 and 19 months later won the coveted BBC New Comedy Award 2011.

Here are some things that people have said about Angela:

“Brilliantly Funny” Sarah Millican

“a beautifully paced performance that was aided by the consistent quality of her jokes, many of which showed a great skill with self-deprecation. ” Chortle

“Angela Barnes is a brilliant new comic with an excellent on stage persona. Her acidic tone of delivery and deftly crafted, punchy material make for a very funny set.” Trevor Lock

“easily the most comfortable on stage, with the best jokes and delivery” Fringe Guru

“This is a lady who is confident in the way she attacks her one liners and punch lines, her easy going manner really drew the audience in” Fringe Review