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Sally Phillips

Explore the intersection of comedy and advocacy while gaining insights into neurodiversity with Sally Phillips, comedian, writer, and producer.

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Sally Phillips, Comedian | Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips

London, United Kingdom

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£11k–25k

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Sally Phillips's biography

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  • Executive Producer at Captain Dolly
  • Star of Bridget Jones film series
  • Co-creator of Smack the Pony.
Sally Phillips is an English actor, writer, comedian, producer, and director. She serves as an executive producer at Captain Dolly. She is recognised for her roles in TV sitcoms such as I'm Alan Partridge, Jam and Jerusalem, Miranda, and Veep, as well as in films like the Bridget Jones trilogy. Her comedy career began with the Oxford Revue, and she participated in nine Edinburgh Fringe runs alongside comedians Simon Munnery, Stewart Lee, and Arthur Smith, notably portraying Ophelia in Smith's version of Hamlet. Sally wrote and performed comedy for BBC Radio, with her first comedy-drama, Protesting Too Much, airing on BBC Radio 4 in 1994. She co-wrote and developed the influential female-led sketch show Smack the Pony, which aired from 1998 to 2002 and won multiple awards, including two international Emmys. Her subsequent television roles include Green Wing, Friday Night Dinner, Breeders, Jerk, and Pennyworth, with recent appearances in Channel 4's Big Mood and BBC's We Might Regret This. In film, Sally is known for her role as Shazzer in the Bridget Jones movies, as well as parts in How to Please a Woman, Off the Rails, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Ferdinand (voice role). As an occasional presenter, she hosted The One Show and My Life At Christmas for the BBC in 2023. During the lockdown, she co-presented BBC One's Sunday Morning Live. Sally is a mother to three neurodivergent children. While two prefer privacy, her son Olly, who has Down syndrome and autism, advocates for individuals with Down syndrome. In 2016, they created the documentary A World Without Down's Syndrome? for BBC2, which received the Radio Times Readers Award and the Sanford St Martin award. She is a joint patron of the Down Syndrome Association and supports several charities focused on individuals with learning disabilities.

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Book Sally Phillips for your next event to captivate your audience with her wit, charm, and unique insights. As a celebrated comedian and advocate, she brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective on important issues, ensuring an engaging and memorable experience for all attendees.

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People liked her, she had done her research and was warm and engaging. I can see why she is recommended as a host.

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Email sally.phillips@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Sally's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Sally Phillips's stage presence like?
Sally Phillips draws on personal narrative as a structural device, grounding her material in lived experience as a mother of three neurodivergent children and translating that into documentary work, as demonstrated by A World Without Down's Syndrome? for BBC2. Her performance background spans live comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe, sketch writing for television with Smack the Pony, and screen acting across sitcom and film, giving her the range to shift between scripted formats and direct audience address.
What topics does Sally Phillips specialise in?
Sally Phillips is available for stand-up, after-dinner, and hosting formats, suited to corporate and entertainment events. She is best known for co-creating the BAFTA and Emmy-winning sketch show Smack the Pony and for her role as Shazzer in the Bridget Jones film trilogy.
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