Milo Edwards

Milo Edwards is an English comedian, podcaster, and writer born in February 1993. He hails from Harlow, Essex, and his educational background includes attending Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge before studying Classics at Peterhouse, Cambridge. During his time at university, he was a member of the prestigious Footlights, providing an early platform for his comedic pursuits. Throughout his career, Edwards has shown a wide range of abilities on stage, with past comedic roles in English and Russian, including shows at Open Microphone and StandUp in Russia during 2015.

Edwards’s career extends beyond stand-up. He is a prolific writer, contributing to various publications and television programs. He wrote for Late Night Mash, Mock The Week, Hello America, Breaking The News, and The News Quiz. His writing also appears in publications like Private Eye and The New Statesman. Furthermore, he co-hosts several podcasts, including Trashfuture, Masters of Our Domain, Toomuch (Тумач), and Glue Factory, indicating a strong interest in collaborative creative projects.

His live work has garnered considerable attention at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In 2019, he presented 'Pindos,' exploring his experiences as a comedian in Russia. Subsequent shows, 'Sentimental' (2023) and 'How Revolting! Critics praised ‘Sorry to Offend’ (2024), calling ‘Sentimental’ a highlight of the year, and The Telegraph highlighted jokes from that performance. A special presentation of Edwards' show 'Voicemail' was made available on YouTube in July 2024. Edwards received several accolades including a 2022 Best Poster win at Edinburgh Fringe. Additionally, he was nominated for 'Voicemail' at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2023, plus 'Sentimental' for NextUp’s top comedy prize and the Edinburgh(Ish) Comedy Awards also in 2023. He was also a finalist for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2024. He continues to perform live shows, including a show called 'Catamaran,' and has scheduled performances in Nottingham (Canalhouse, November 3, 2026), Bath (Rondo Theatre, November 5, 2026), and Exeter (Exeter Phoenix, November 8, 2026). Those interested in attending his shows can find information and updates through his mailing list.