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Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Birth Place: London, England

BIO

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is known for creating, writing, and starring in the BBC comedy-drama series Fleabag (2016–2019), and for developing and writing the BBC America thriller series Killing Eve (2018–present).


Waller-Bridge is also a playwright. Her work includes the series of plays Good. Clean. Fun. and Fleabag. In 2016, she wrote and starred in the sitcom Crashing and BBC Three's adaptation of Fleabag.

Film appearances include Solo: A Star Wars Story, Goodbye Christopher Robin, and The Iron Lady.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere at Soho Playhouse, 2019
Performer

Writing

Playwright

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag

Evening Standard Awards - 2013 - Most Promising Playwright

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Videos

News

GOODBYE DANDELION to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe as First Underbelly Futures Fund Recipient
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Award-winning writer and performer Maddie Rice will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a seven-year absence with GOODBYE DANDELION, a new play created with her brother, composer Marcus Rice. Directed by Katie Pesskin, the production will make its world premiere at Underbelly this August.
Janie Dee Named New Patron of Buxton Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Olivier Award-winning actress Janie Dee has been appointed patron of Buxton Opera House, joining Lady Jasmine Cavendish in the role. Dee's ties to the venue began when she starred in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC there.
BIGFOOT RIPPED MY DOG IN HALF I SAW IT to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Triple Fringe First Award winners Xhloe and Natasha will premiere their new absurdist two-hander at Summerhall Arts as part of Soho Theatre's Edinburgh Fringe season, featuring a nine-foot puppet and a story set in a flood-ravaged 1990s Appalachian town.
Shedload-of-Future Fund Announces 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Bursary Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh announced five recipients of the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund, a bursary supporting early-career artists taking work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time.
BIGFOOT RIPPED MY DOG IN HALF I SAW IT Will Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Dissecting how local paranoia is manufactured and the intoxicating pull of conspiracy culture, triple Fringe First Award winners Xhloe and Natasha's new show delves into the dark side of American mythos and the theatre of mass distraction.
Francesca Moody's Shedload-Of-Future Fund Returns in 2026 with New Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

Francesca Moody Productions and Shedinburgh have announced that applications for the 2026 Shedload-of-Future Fund will open on Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Guest Blog: 'Women Are Really Changing': Writer Yanina Hope on Female Solo Shows As Political Acts In Her Show THE SOUND OF ABSENCE
by Guest Author - Feb 13, 2026

I'm sure I'm not the only woman who feels helpless navigating the world right now. I have moments of empowerment where I feel I can achieve anything, and I'm grateful to be living in the 21st century with freedoms women before me didn't have. I acknowledge my privilege here as a white woman living in the West. Then I see news about the Taliban's latest restrictions on women or the Epstein files, and I come crashing back down with sadness and rage, feeling naive for ever feeling that relief. Is it really 2026? Have we really come as far as we think? Will things ever truly change for us, and how can we learn from the past to inform our future?
Glasgow Film Festival's Industry Focus to Showcase Strength of the City's Screen Sector
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 28, 2026

Halon CEO Chris Ferriter, Jen Davies and Graham Fulton from Conic, and Zaratan co-founder Andrew Pearce to feature in Made in Glasgow, a full day of events showcasing the strength of Glasgow's screen sector, sponsored by Blazing Griffin
Ralf Little to Lead THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

Actor Ralf Little will star as Alec Leamas in the upcoming UK tour of THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, set to begin performances in 2026. Learn more about the show here!
Hannah Maxwell Brings Two Shows To Adelaide Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Hannah Maxwell will present two solo shows, BABYFLEAREINDEERBAG and I, AMDRAM, at Adelaide Fringe 2026, exploring contemporary theatre and queer identity through comedy and storytelling.
Photo: First Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in TOMB RAIDER Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026

Check out the first look of Sophie Turner as archaeologist Lara Croft in the new series adaptation of Tomb Raider, which is now in production at Amazon MGM Studios.
Collective Fringe Festival Will Return With New Programme in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Collective Arts Community Trust has announced the return of Collective Fringe, an artist led festival that platforms emerging and upcoming creatives. Learn more here!
Final Shows Announced For INSIDE NO.9 STAGE/FRIGHT At Eventim Apollo
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Following its Olivier-nominated West End run and extensive UK tour, this marks audiences’ last chance to see the pair perform their celebrated blend of comedy, mystery, and theatrical invention live.
Interact Theatre Company To Screen FRANKENSTEIN And FLEABAG This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025

For the first time in its history, InterAct Theatre Company will bring audiences from stage to screen this December with two acclaimed National Theatre Live productions: Frankenstein and Fleabag.
Graham Norton Named Newest Ambassador of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced Graham Norton as the newest Ambassador of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Learn more about the appointment here!
Priyanka Shetty Wins Scotsman Fringe First Award for #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Priyanka Shetty has won the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE. Following a sold-out, extended run at the Fringe, the play will continue with U.S. and international tour stops.
2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards- Night One Winners List
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 7, 2025

On Saturday, September 6, the Television Academy presented the first of its two 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremonies. Notable honors included Julie Andrews for her work in Bridgerton, Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston for The Studio, and more. Take a look at the winners here.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: AN ADEQUATE ABRIDGEMENT OF BOARDING SCHOOL LIFE AS A HOMO, Underbelly
by Mark Carnochan - Aug 9, 2025

Like Fleabag meets Normal People, this play from writer/star Ned Blackburn is one of the greatest Fringe shows you will ever see.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: RHYS DARBY: THE LEGEND RETURNS, Pleasance
by Mark Carnochan - Aug 6, 2025

Rhys Darby's brings his stand-up routine back to the Edinburgh Fringe and proves, yet again, why he is a true legend of the festival.
Photos and Video: OBLITERATION returns to Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Obliteration, LLC & The Revival Theater are presenting a limited engagement of Obliteration, written by Andrew Hinderaker, directed by Jonathan Berry. Get a first look at photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Phoebe Waller-Bridge written?

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has written 1 shows including Fleabag (Playwright).

What awards has Phoebe Waller-Bridge been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Fleabag, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fleabag, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Fleabag and Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Fleabag.

What awards has Phoebe Waller-Bridge won?

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her work in Fleabag.

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