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Celya AB

Originally from Paris, Celya AB is a dynamic stand-up comedian and adept writer.

Her performances have not only earned critical acclaim but have also resulted in sold-out runs and tours at prestigious venues and festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022/2023 and Soho Theatre.
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Originally from Paris, Celya AB stands out as a dynamic stand-up comedian and adept writer, commanding attention with her captivating stage presence and brilliantly crafted material.

Her performances have not only earned critical acclaim but have also resulted in sold-out runs and tours at prestigious venues and festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022/2023 and Soho Theatre.

She won Chortle Best Newcomer in 2022 and was Funny Women finalist. Celya has left her mark on notable shows such as Live At The Apollo and Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Her rising popularity is evident in her expanding fan base, providing her with opportunities to support renowned figures like US comic Maria Bamford and acclaimed musician St Vincent during their recent UK tours. online, her stand-up clips have amassed millions of views on both TikTok and Instagram.

As a comedy writer, she has worked on various programs across BBC including The Great British Sewing Bee, Channel 4 and Comedy Central, as well as James Acaster’s Springleaf. She is a regular writer on various radio programmes and has made regular panel appearances on The News Quiz.

With her recent appearance on a significant showcase at Just For Laughs in Montreal as part of the International New Faces in 2023 and Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024, Celya has firmly established herself as one of the UK's comedy treasures.

Awards

Melbourne International Comedy Festival New Order
Herself
2024
Top 30 Comedy Shows of 2024
Of All People
British Comedy Guide2024
Top 20 Comedy Shows of 2024
Of All People
Chortle2024
Just For Laughs Montreal New Faces
Herself
2023
Chortle Best Newcomer
Winner
2022
BBC New Comedy Awards
Finalist
2021
Birmingham Breaking Talent Award
Winner
2019
Funny Women
Finalist
2019

Television

James Acaster's People Person
Writer
Channel 42025
Live at the Apollo
Herself
2024
The Great British Sewing Bee Series 9 & 111
Writer
BBC One2023 — 2025
BBC New Comedy Awards
Herself
BBC2022
Guessable
Writer
Comedy Central2022
Mock The Week Series 21
Writer
2022
Comedy Central
Herself
Yesterday, Today & The Day Before 2021
Funny Festival Live
Herself
BBC Two2021

Podcast and Online Content

Pappy's Flatshare
Guest
2025
Sound On Tape
Host
2025
What Did You Do Yesterday with Max Rushden & David O’Doherty
Guest
2024
Radio X with Ed Gamble & Matthew Crosby
Guest
2024
Elis James & John Robins
Guest
BBC2024
Dead Drama
Guest
2024
Off Menu
Guest
2023
Guilty Feminist
Guest
2023
Gig Pigs with Ivo Graham & Alex Kealy
Guest
2023
Cuddle Club with Lou Sanders
Guest
2023
Birthday Girls House Party
Guest
2023
James Acaster's Springleaf
Writer
2023 — 2024
Thank F*ck For That
Guest
2023
Trusty Hogs
Guest
2022

Radio

Radio 6 Music Craig Charles
Guest
BBC Radio 62024
Kiri’s BBC Radio Wales Stand-up Showcase
Herself
Radio Wales2024
What Are You Talking About?
Guest
BBC Radio 42023
The News Quiz Series 108 & 109
Guest
BBC Radio 42022
Breaking The News Series 22, 23 & 24
Guest
BBC Radio Scotland2022 — 2023
The News Quiz Series 104, 108 &109
Writer
BBC Radio Scotland2021 — 2022

Theatre and Live Performance

Live At Brighton Dome
Herself
2025
Live At The Chapel
Herself
2025
The Glee Club
Herself
2025
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2025
Herself
2025
Nick Mohammed's Show Pony Tour
Support
2025
Sarah Keyworth's My Eyes Are Up Here Tour
Support
2025
Cambridge Comedy Garden
Herself
2024
Kilkenny’s Cat Laughs Comedy Festival
Herself
2024
Les Gets - Montreux Comedy Festival
Herself
2024
Live At Hackney Empire
Herself
2024
Second Rodeo
Herself
Edinburgh Fringe Festival2023
Second Rodeo
Herself
UK Tour2023
St Alban's Comedy Garden
Herself
2023 — 2024
Live At The RSC
Herself
2023
Wells Comedy Festival
Herself
2023
David O'Doherty's Whelan's Christmas Shows
Support
2023
Swimming
Herself
Edinburgh Fringe Festival2022
Bristol Comedy Garden
Herself
2022 — 2024
Greenwich Comedy Festival
Herself
2022 — 2024
Laughterama
Herself
2022 — 2025
Live At Bristol Old Vic
Herself
2022
Live At Christmas Tour
Herself
2022 — 2024
Machynlleth Comedy Festival
Herself
2022 — 2024
Aberystwyth Comedy Festival
Herself
2022 — 2024
Maria Bamford's Tour
Support
2022
St Vincent's Daddy's Home Tour
Support
2022
David Cross' Tour
Support
2022
Comedy Store London
Herself
2021

News