Little Wander present Ria Lina: Riabellion Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph ), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasnt just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules. Much loved in the industry, this multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week , cohosting Pointless, Lovestruck High, Richard Osmans House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind . Fearless, provocative, and very funny ( The Scotsman ), Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer and actor. After a critically acclaimed stand-out debut on Mock The Week (BBC), Ria has quickly become a household name. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, this multi-award-winning artist commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness. Ria is the most prominent Filipina comedian in British stand-up. She has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so its not only Rias comedy thats highly intelligent. Reviews of Ria: There isnt a comedy venue in the country that shouldnt be fighting for her The Scotsman Ridiculously gifted The Evening Standard Engaging, endearing and eye-opening Time Out I have no doubt she will hold her own so easily that shell have a hand free to hold someone elses too The Guardian Reviews of Riawakening on the road: Top Ten Best Stand-Up Shows of 2024 - The Telegraph a fresh perspective and caustic wit - NE1, Newcastle Caustic, clever, charming - a Ria-l (sorry) comic treat Rotherham Ad Her shows come from a place of deep intelligence [...], that she wears lightly and with huge Laughs The Crack, Newcastle a sharp, acerbic wit who balances provocativeness with perception GAP Comedy, Goring Photo credit: Rachel Berkowitz Age guidance: 16+, some swearing