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Peter Rethinasamy

Experience the blend of sharp humor and engaging storytelling that reflects his unique upbringing with Peter Rethinasamy, comedian, and rising star in the UK comedy circuit.

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Peter Rethinasamy, Comedian | Belfast’s Rising Star
Peter Rethinasamy

Peter Rethinasamy

London, United Kingdom

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  • Comedian known for sharp jokes and engaging stories
  • Semi-finalist in Laughing Horse New Act competition
  • Actor in Ted Lasso and The Heist Before Christmas
Peter Rethinasamy is a comedian from Belfast, born to a Malaysian father and an Irish mother. He is known for his sharp jokes and engaging stories about his upbringing in Northern Ireland. Since starting his stand-up career, Peter has made notable progress in the comedy scene. He reached the semi-finals of the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition and won the King Gong competition at the London Comedy Store. His performances have established him as a prominent act in the UK comedy circuit. Recently, he has supported well-known comedians such as Judi Love, Seann Walsh, Kerry Godliman, Russell Kane, and Tom Allen on their tours across the UK. Peter combines his passion for comedy with acting. He was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, which helped shape his skills. He has appeared on Comedy Central Live! and starred in "The Heist Before Christmas," a film for Sky, alongside James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall, directed by Edward Hall. His recent work also includes a role in the acclaimed series "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV and a part in the short film "Us & In Between."

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What is Peter Rethinasamy's stage presence like?
Peter Rethinasamy delivers stand-up comedy built around autobiographical material, drawing on his upbringing in Northern Ireland as the child of a Malaysian father and an Irish mother. His format combines sharp joke construction with narrative storytelling, a style developed through stage and screen acting experience.
What topics does Peter Rethinasamy specialise in?
Peter Rethinasamy performs stand-up comedy drawing on his mixed Malaysian-Irish heritage and upbringing in Northern Ireland, suited to UK comedy circuit events and touring support slots. He won the King Gong competition at the London Comedy Store and has screen credits including "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV and "The Heist Before Christmas" for Sky, alongside James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall.
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