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Josh Howie

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Videos

Vibrators

At Laughter Lounge Dublin, 2011


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Vibrators
Sunday Special at Up The Creek: October 2006

Other footage

World Stands Up: Inspired by Chris Rock..
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Biography

Josh is the son of legendary PR guru Lynne Franks, the woman who inspired Jennifer Saunders’ character Edina in Absolutely Fabulous. Raised as a Buddhist this ex-public schoolboy then trained as a Rabbi before being kicked off the programme for being caught with a naked (non-Jewish) girl. He started his own PR firm when he was just 16, received critical acclaim for writing and directing a short film for Channel 4, and has had a number of senior roles in music video production companies. And now he’s decided to settle down and get a proper job – as a stand-up comedian, which started in earnest with his first trip to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2003.

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Reviews

Josh Howie at the Just For Laughs London showcase
Live Review

Josh Howie at the Just For Laughs London showcase

Josh Howie’s material is not for the faint at heart, revolving almost entirely around domestic violence, paedophilia, anal sex and rape. Even Frankie Boyle might think ‘Hang on, that’s a bit much’ for the relentlessly hard-edged nature of the set, which Howie was auditioning for the Montreal festival’s Nasty Show.

He’s saved by a great technical expertise in crafting gags, and often you can laugh at the artistry despite the uncomfortable nature of the premise and the bluntness of the payoff. Sometimes, however, he seems to give disconcerting the audience a higher priority than making them laugh – especially in matters of race – at which moments the reaction can only be stony and uneasy.

Date of live review: Monday 18th Jan, '10
Review by Steve Bennett
Josh Howie: Gran Slam
Josh Howie: Gran Slam

Sunday 22nd Aug, '10-
Josh Howie: Chosen
Josh Howie: Chosen

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2008 -
Josh Howie : Original Review
Josh Howie : Original Review

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Comments

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I had the misfortune to see Josh Howie at the Jewish Christmas Comedy event and Josh Howie was the lowlight of the evening. Apart form Looking like Chandler Bing there's nowt else funny about him. To get things firstly into perspective I'm not Jewish, or religious however his set had little to do with anything. His interaction with the audience members in the front row was embarrassing and not even funny. His set revolved around a story of an argument with his wife over an envelope. This story was so long winded and was drawn out for far to long for what in general circumstances might be considered a punchline however was more like a damp squib. He did however genuinely relay the story with lots of anger, however I feel sorry for his wife!. I attend a lot of comedy clubs in London however will now be checking the itineries to see If I can avoid this man.

Jim Williams, December 2011


Josh Howie is an absolute delight to watch, he is calm, reflective and effortlessly touches upon subjects which others would struggle to face without discrimination. Check this guy out!

Swamp Thing, January 2011


Constant swearing and rudeness... even jokes about the holocaust. I would like to see him strung up!

Disgruntled audience member, October 2010


Too crude. Why do so many comedians try to appeal to the lowest common denominator in the quest for cheap laughs.

Nick Craythorne, February 2010


Josh just gets better and better! Seen him a few times this year and I'm really impressed by his hit rate, use of words and confidence. It's laugh after laugh after laugh. A genuinely solid act. He's come a long way in the last few years.

Steve McBride, September 2009


I saw Josh last night in London. I was in tears laughing. Anyone who doesn't find him funny is in need of a sense of humour transplant. His jokes are so relevent and he makes it look so easy... but it really isn't. Fantastic comic. If he's ever up in the north then I'll go to his show.

Chris, July 2009


Caught him at the Hen and Vhickens performing a pre festival warm up. His material was very self-indulgent and difficult for his audience to connect to unless you happen to be Jewish and middle class.

Neil Kelleher, June 2008


Josh is on the cusp of racism - which is London estate agent talk for saying that he's nowhere near racist. I really like his stuff...so much so that I might steal his joke about stealing jokes.

Ed O'Meara, December 2006


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Where can I see Josh Howie next?

Where can I see Josh Howie next?

20:00 - Friday 10th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Carnival Leicester Square
Prices: £12
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Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Saturday 11th Feb, '12
Venue: Hampstead Comedy Club
Prices: £10.50 (£8.50 concs)
Comics: Chris Neill, Dana Alexander, Josh Howie, Ivor Dembina (MC)
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Saturday 11th Feb, '12
Venue: Sway Bar
Prices: From £17
Comics: Addy Van Der Borgh, Janey Godley, Josh Howie, Sean Meo
Info: Jongleurs Covent Garden
20:30 - Thursday 16th Feb, '12
Venue: 99 Club Leicester Square
Prices: £12
Comics: Hal Cruttenden, Josh Howie, Matt Green, Brett Goldstein (MC)
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Saturday 18th Feb, '12
Venue: 99 Club Leicester Square
Prices: £20
Comics: Holly Walsh, Josh Howie, Nick Revell
Info: Plus: MC Jim Woroniecki
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 18th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Carnival Clapham Grand
Prices: £14
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20:00 - Monday 20th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy Store
Prices: £12 (£10 concs)
Comics: Al Pitcher, Doc Brown, Gary Delaney, Ian Stone, Josh Howie, Keith Farnan, Nick Helm, Tony Law
Info: Just For Laughs - Montreal Showcase
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Wednesday 22nd Feb, '12
Venue: 99 Club Leicester Square
Prices: £12
Comics: Inder Manocha, James Acaster, Josh Howie, Toby Hadoke (MC)
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Saturday 25th Feb, '12
Venue: Garden Bar
Prices: £15
Comics: Brendon Burns, Josh Howie, Sean McLoughlin, Tom Goodliffe
Info: Plus: David Trent
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Saturday 25th Feb, '12
Venue: Comedy At Soho-Ho
Prices: £12.50
Comics: Hattie Hayridge, Josh Howie, Nick Doody
Info: Plus: Simon Happily
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:30 - Thursday 1st Mar, '12
Venue: Crack Comedy Islington
Prices: Adult - £7.00, Student - £4.00
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20:30 - Friday 2nd Mar, '12
Venue: Crack Comedy Club
Prices: Adult - £10.00, Student - £6.00
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20:00 - Friday 2nd Mar, '12
Venue: Crack Comedy Southbank
Prices: Adult - £10.00, Student - £6.00
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20:30 - Friday 2nd Mar, '12
Venue: Crack Comedy Wimbledon
Prices: Adult - £10.00, Student - £6.00
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20:30 - Saturday 3rd Mar, '12
Venue: Crack Comedy Club
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £7.00
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20:00 - Saturday 3rd Mar, '12
Venue: Crack Comedy Southbank
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £7.00
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20:30 - Saturday 3rd Mar, '12
Venue: Crack Comedy Wimbledon
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £7.00
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Friday 23rd Mar, '12
Venue: Nottingham Jongleurs
Prices: Call for prices
Comics: Anthony King, Josh Howie, Tony Hendriks
Info: Plus: Marc Trinidad
Saturday 24th Mar, '12
Venue: Nottingham Jongleurs
Prices: Call for prices
Comics: Anthony King, Josh Howie, Tony Hendriks
Info: Plus: Marc Trinidad
20:30 - Saturday 7th Apr, '12
Venue: Oxford Glee
Prices: Adult - £14.00, Student - £5.00
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20:00 - Friday 4th May, '12
Venue: Nottingham Glee
Prices: Adult - £11.00, Student - £4.00
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20:30 - Saturday 5th May, '12
Venue: Nottingham Glee
Prices: Adult - £14.00, Student - £4.00
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20:30 - Friday 25th May, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £15.50, Student - £6.50
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20:30 - Saturday 26th May, '12
Venue: Birmingham Glee Club
Prices: Adult - £18.50
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Chambers Management
39-41 Parker Street
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WC2B 5PQ
contact by email
Office: 020 7796 3588

Josh Howie's Shows:
Edinburgh Fringe 2003
Comedy Bus: No Room on Top

Edinburgh Fringe 2007
XXX Stand-Up

Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Josh Howie: Chosen

Edinburgh Fringe 2010
Josh Howie: Gran Slam
Stand-Up For African Mothers

Edinburgh Fringe 2011
Josh Howie: I Am A Dick