WINNER OF THE NEW ACT OF THE YEAR AWARD 2013
PAUL F TAYLOR PRESENTS THE GREATEST SHOW IN THE WORLD EVER 2013
THE PAULY SHOW EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2012
AAA STAND UP SHOWCASE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2009
BIG VALUE SHOWCASE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2008
The award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK’s most exciting and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Nominated as NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013 and GQ Magazine’s comedian of the week, Paul’s persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas.
Alongside his solo stand up, Paul is also half of the double act "Short and Curly" (with our very own Rebecca Shorrocks) and also one half of “Helm and Taylor” (with our very own Nick Helm) who reached the final of the Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year Competiton 2009.
Paul has also achieved notable success as a screen writer and performer. His comedy short film Battlecock! that he co-wrote and starred in has made it into the official selection at the BFI London Film Festival 2013.
LIVE WORK
Paul has securing gigs at some of the most respected clubs in the country notching up regular paid work at The Glee, Banana Cabaret, Comedy Café, Komedia, The Frog & Bucket, The Stand, CKP and many more. Paul has also gigged extensively abroad entertain the crowds in Munich, Amsterdam, New York, Prague and Bucharest.
In 2009 Paul supported Lucy Porter on her UK tour and he MC’d the Laughter Film Awards 2009.
FESTIVALS
Paul F Taylor Presents The Greatest Show in the World Ever, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013
Short & Curly A Ripe Pear, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013
Paul F Taylor Presents The Greatest Show in the World Ever, Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2013
Short & Curly A Ripe Pear, Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2013
The Pauly Show : Episode One, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012
Short & Curly A Captive Audience , Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012
The Pauly Show : Episode One, Camden Fringe Festival 2011
The Pauly Show : Episode One, Brighton Festival Fringe 2011
AAA Stand Up, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009
Big Value Comedy Show, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2008
Grab Your Coat Love, It’s Helm & Taylor, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2008
FILM
Battlecock! – Co-wrote and performed in
She Monster – Performed in
Timeholes – Co-wrote and performed in
RADIO
Claudia Winkelman Show Radio 2
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
Old Jamaica Ginger Beer Man Vs Food Idents
Philips Senso Touch 'Lazy Beard'
BBC Transfer Window App
Channel 5 On Demand Ident
Channel 5 Milkshake “Peppa Pig” idents
Alpen 'Effort'
Coors Commercial
Fonzies Italy 'Summer'
Samsung Campaign 'Baby', 'Benefits' 'Bonfire' 'Hand' 'Mini Me'
Jergen’s Moisturiser Lorraine Idents
Microsoft Bing Simpsons Idents
PRESS
Paul F Taylor
"Brilliantly funny nonsense" **** The List
“Paul F Taylor is going to rear a cult following of those with refined senses of humour, and you should join us.” **** Three Weeks
“A slightly touched idiot capable of deceptively smart subversions of existence… Taylor evokes vivid visual imagery” - The Scotsman
"For a genuinely distinctive set, look no further than Paul F Taylor, who talks about everyday observations but with a wonderful edge of surrealism – most notably in his section comparing TV chefs to his own methods of cooking. Chuck in some strained, yet inspired, wordplay and the occasional vivid description, and you have an act that’s odd without overlooking the punchlines. He was a worthy winner" – Steve Bennett Chortle NATY New Act Of The Year Final 2013
“An impressive knack for both observational wit and quirky flights of fancy” Bruce Dessau The Evening Standard NATY New Act Of The Year Final 2013
"The show is brilliant... Taylor's jokes are excellent." Snipelondon.com
"A whirlwind of energy, he applies impeccable attention to detail to his beautifully crafted one liners. Paul is a superb writer and his keen eye for the absurd in everyday life creates some wickedly funny and astute observational comedy" James Mullinger's Comedian of the Week- GQ Magazine
Short & Curly
“Sketch comedy duo don't let any opportunity for a laugh escape.” The List
“The skits work to hilarious affect.” Three Weeks
Helm and Taylor
“Gleeful and insistent silliness” Three Weeks
“a full-on act of shouty banter, myriad props, amazingly laboured puns and exaggerated reactions. Looking like extras from My Name Is Earl, this bombastic duo relentlessly assault the audience with every trick in the book to sell their frankly ropey wordplay. And despite – or perhaps because of – the groansomeness of their tatty material, the sheer force with which they push it becomes the gag in itself. Like Tim Vine or the Raymond And Mr Timkins Revue, all resistance is swept aside by their overwhelming personalities. Some punters will love them with a passion – the rest seem confused by the bad jokes at the core of this unusual, hyperactive act. And that’s probably not a bad position to be in so early in their careers.” Chortle
