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'''Daniel Elliot Foxx''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] comedian and writer. He is known for his stand‑up comedy, writing for stage and radio, and for online sketch comedy that has received coverage in national media. His work frequently uses character‑driven satire and explores themes of class, identity, and contemporary relationships.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/sep/23/daniel-foxx-comedian|title=Daniel Foxx: ‘Every comedian has a notes app with joke ideas – if mine got wiped, my career would be over’|first1=Liam|last1=Pape|first2=Interview by Liam|last2=Pape|date=September 23, 2024|via=The Guardian}}][{{Cite web|url=https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/why-posh-comedy-gold-viral-comic-parodies-them-4212191|title=Why the posh are comedy gold - by the viral comic who parodies them|first=Anna|last=Bonet|date=April 10, 2026}}] |
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'''Daniel Elliot Foxx''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] comedian and writer. He is known for his stand‑up comedy, writing for stage and radio, and for online sketch comedy that has received coverage in national media. His work frequently uses character‑driven satire and explores themes of class, identity, and contemporary relationships.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/sep/23/daniel-foxx-comedian|title=Daniel Foxx: ‘Every comedian has a notes app with joke ideas – if mine got wiped, my career would be over’|first1=Liam|last1=Pape|first2=Interview by Liam|last2=Pape|date=September 23, 2024|via=The Guardian}}][{{Cite web|url=https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/why-posh-comedy-gold-viral-comic-parodies-them-4212191|title=Why the posh are comedy gold - by the viral comic who parodies them|first=Anna|last=Bonet|date=April 10, 2026}}] |
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== Career == |
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== Career == |
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Foxx began performing stand‑up comedy while studying at university and later attended King's College London.[{{Cite web|url=https://pridelifeglobal.com/entertainment/interview-daniel-foxx/|title=Interview: Daniel Foxx|first=Pride|last=Life|date=November 21, 2022}}] |
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Foxx began performing stand‑up comedy while studying at university. He attended King's College London.[{{Cite web|url=https://pridelifeglobal.com/entertainment/interview-daniel-foxx/|title=Interview: Daniel Foxx|first=Pride|last=Life|date=November 21, 2022}}] |
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He started to make comedy content online in 2020 during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and has since acquired a significant social media following.[{{Cite web |last=Rumbelow |first=Helen |date=2024-10-14 |title=Jasper! Boadicea! Why I love to make fun of privileged children |url=https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/daniel-foxx-interview-comedian-bedtime-stories-for-privileged-children-xfz2z8v9j |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=www.thetimes.com |language=en-GB}}][{{Cite web |title=Daniel Foxx on TikTok: ‘Bite-sized character studies are the new wave of comedy content' |url=https://list.co.uk/news/daniel-foxx-on-tiktok-bite-sized-character-studies-are-the-new-wave-of-comedy-content-43715 |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=list.co.uk}}] As of April 2026 he has over 750,000 followers.[{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/dnlfoxx/ |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=www.instagram.com}}][{{Cite web |title=TikTok - Make Your Day |url=https://www.tiktok.com/@dnlfoxx |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250830133332/https://www.tiktok.com/@dnlfoxx |archive-date=2025-08-30 |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=www.tiktok.com |language=en}}] |
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=== Stand‑up comedy === |
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=== Stand‑up comedy === |
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''Villain'' was named one of ''Rolling Stone UK''’s stand‑out shows of the festival.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/culture/features/edinburgh-fringe-2023-heres-our-12-stand-out-shows-32188/|title=Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Here's our 12 stand-out shows|first=Nooruddean|last=Choudry|date=August 21, 2023}}] |
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''Villain'' was named one of ''Rolling Stone UK''’s stand‑out shows of the festival.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/culture/features/edinburgh-fringe-2023-heres-our-12-stand-out-shows-32188/|title=Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Here's our 12 stand-out shows|first=Nooruddean|last=Choudry|date=August 21, 2023}}] |
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Following its Fringe run, the show toured in the United Kingdom and internationally. |
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Following its Fringe run, the show toured in the United Kingdom and internationally.[{{Cite web |date=2024-04-25 |title=Daniel Foxx Extends Villain Tour |url=https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/14764/daniel-foxx-tour |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=Beyond The Joke |language=en}}] |
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Foxx’s second stand‑up show, ''How Lovely'', began touring in 2026. Reviews described the show as continuing his interest in autobiographical material, focusing on dating and personal change.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2026/02/20/59976/daniel_foxx:_how_lovely|title=Daniel Foxx: How Lovely : Reviews 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide|first=Steve|last=Bennett|website=www.chortle.co.uk}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/shows/1711/daniel-foxx-how-lovely/|title=Daniel Foxx: How Lovely|first=British Comedy|last=Guide|website=British Comedy Guide}}] |
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Foxx’s second stand‑up show, ''How Lovely'', began touring in 2026. Reviews described the show as continuing his interest in autobiographical material, focusing on dating and personal change.[{{Cite web|url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2026/02/20/59976/daniel_foxx:_how_lovely|title=Daniel Foxx: How Lovely : Reviews 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide|first=Steve|last=Bennett|website=www.chortle.co.uk}}][{{Cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/live/shows/1711/daniel-foxx-how-lovely/|title=Daniel Foxx: How Lovely|first=British Comedy|last=Guide|website=British Comedy Guide}}] |
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=== Writing and musical theatre === |
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=== Writing and musical theatre === |
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Foxx co‑wrote the book and lyrics for the musical [[Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch]] The musical premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was later revived in 2022. Theatre publications discussed the production for its satirical reinterpretation of the character Ursula.[{{Cite journal|url=https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/DT.2024.112.47a|title=Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch|first=Hattie|last=Fisk|date=February 18, 2024|journal=Drama & Theatre|volume=2023/24|issue=112|pages=47–47|via=magonlinelibrary.com (Atypon)|doi=10.12968/DT.2024.112.47a}}] It later toured the UK and had an 8 week run in a [[West End theatre]] |
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Foxx co‑wrote the book and lyrics for the musical [[Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch]]. The musical premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was later revived in 2022. Theatre publications discussed the production for its satirical reinterpretation of the character Ursula.[{{Cite journal|url=https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/DT.2024.112.47a|title=Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch|first=Hattie|last=Fisk|date=February 18, 2024|journal=Drama & Theatre|volume=2023/24|issue=112|pages=47–47|via=magonlinelibrary.com (Atypon)|doi=10.12968/DT.2024.112.47a}}] ''Unfortunate'' later toured the UK, and returned to London for an 8 week run at the [[Off West End]] [[The Other Palace|The Other Palace Theatre]] in February 2026.[{{Cite web |last=Rook |first=Olivia |date=2025-12-02 |title='Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch' to open at The Other Palace |url=https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/unfortunate-the-untold-story-of-ursula-the-sea-witch-to-open-at-the-other-palace |access-date=2026-04-18 |website=London Theatre |language=en}}] |
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In 2020, Foxx and co‑writer Robyn Grant received a nomination for Best Musical Theatre Bookwriting at the [[Writers' Guild of Great Britain]] Awards. [{{Cite web|url=https://writersguild.org.uk/writers-guild-awards-2020-shortlist/|title=Writers' Guild Awards 2020|first=Benjamin|last=Arandjelovic-Vaughan|date=December 4, 2019}}] |
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In 2020, Foxx and co‑writer Robyn Grant received a nomination for Best Musical Theatre Bookwriting at the [[Writers' Guild of Great Britain]] Awards for their work on ''Unfortunate''. [{{Cite web|url=https://writersguild.org.uk/writers-guild-awards-2020-shortlist/|title=Writers' Guild Awards 2020|first=Benjamin|last=Arandjelovic-Vaughan|date=December 4, 2019}}] |
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=== Books === |
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