Ria Lina - Riabellion

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
"It's illuminating and entertaining” Daily Mail
“a sharp, exceptionally polished hour of comedy” Corr Blimey
“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