Little Wander presents

Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 – Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t 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 Osman’s 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 it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly

Intelligent.

Reviews of Riabellion:

“razor sharp.. savage satire… not to be missed” Daily Business Group

“bitingly brilliant” The List

“very funny” Neurodiverse Review

”hilarious stuff” On the Mic

“an hour that passes all too quickly” One4Review

“a whirling firebrand of energy… producing material at a mile a minute” Entertainment Now

Reviews of Ria:

“There isn’t a comedy venue in the country that shouldn’t 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 she’ll have a hand free to hold someone

else’s 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

Neurodiverse Review ‘Actually Autistic Award’ 2025, Nominee (Shortlisted)

Age guidance: 16+, some swearing

Latecomers policy: can only be admitted during the interval

Duration: approx 30 mins, 15 min interval, 60 minutes

Photo credit: Rachel Berkowitz