Biography
Joseph Emslie, the comedic wizard who made gluten-free jokes the hottest thing since sliced bread, hails from Stratford-Upon-Avon but now graces South West London with his wit. Known for his conversational charm and knack for turning everyday mishaps into laugh-out-loud moments, Joseph’s comedy is a delightful blend of self-deprecation and sharp humor. Whether he’s navigating the world of gluten-free living or turning TikTok into his personal comedy stage, Joseph’s unique style and quick wit make him a standout performer in the comedy circuit.
A little more about Joseph Emslie, he is a comedian, writer, and actor from Stratford-Upon-Avon, now resides in South West London. Since starting his career in 2016, Joseph has become a prominent figure on the comedy circuit, known as the go-to gluten-free comic. His conversational, anecdotal, and often self-deprecating style has earned him early acclaim, including being the runner-up in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2021. Bruce Dessau from Beyond The Joke described him as “definitely a name to keep tabs on.” At the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, Joseph’s work-in-progress show, In Bread with Joseph Emslie, was a sell-out success and was featured on the front page of The Scotsman.
Rather than slowing down during the pandemic, Joseph grew his TikTok following to over 15,000, with more than 1 million views and nearly half a million likes across his videos. He also co-hosts the comedy podcast BillyJoeMates, where comedians revisit a school subject of their choice.
Accolades:
- Runner-Up, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2021
- Finalist, Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year 2018
- Finalist, Amused Moose Comedy’s National New Comic 2017
- Semi-Finalist, So You Think You’re Funny 2017
TV & Radio:
- The Paddock, Channel 4
- Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2021, Union Jack Radio
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