Since his first gig in 2008 Josh has had a remarkable impact on the comedy circuit. In just two years he has been named Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2010 and after just a handful of gigs made it to the final of the prestigious ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ final at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2008
Now regarded as one of the best up-and-coming acts on the UK circuit Josh is in constant demand at clubs and theatres across Britain. You can catch Josh at any of the following… The Comedy Store, Up The Creek, The Stand, Old Rope, Downstairs at the Kings Head, 99 Club and Amused Moose plus he is also being booked by most of the top promoters in the UK: Off The Kerb, Avalon, Brett Vincent and Christian Knowles to name just a few.
Beyond stand up, in 2009 Josh wrote and performed in the sketch show Superclump at the Edinburgh Festival, receiving critical acclaim and packed audiences throughout the run. UK comedy website Chortle described the show as “a fresh, assured and funny debut, with imaginative ideas executed with wit and talent”. At the previous year’s festival he performed in stand up showcases South By South Wales at the Gilded Balloon and the Amused Moose Hot Starlets.
Josh has also written for Mock The Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
Awards:
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2010
So You Think You’re Funny Finalist 2008
Quotes:
“A fine set packed with quirky observations, bundled up in an assured performance” Chortle