Jessica Fostekew
- 41 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, director and stand-up comedian
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Jessica Fostekew interview
When her trainer called muscly women 'unfeminine', the standup turned her outrage into a hilarious show full of sweat, barbells, chalk and childbirth.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 13th January 2020Opinion: top comedy gigs of 2019
Here are my top comedy gigs of 2019 very much in no particular order. Impossible to pick one out, but hopefully if you've been reading beyond the joke over the last twelve months some of these are favourites of yours too.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th December 2019Best live comedy shows of 2019
Featuring shows about circumcision, cynicism and carparks.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 16th December 2019London comedy 2019: The best comedy shows of the year
Good lord, haven't we all needed a laugh this year? Shout out to all the comedians who have kept us on the right side of despair.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 16th December 2019Christmas gigs bring no cheer for stand-ups
During the festive season, comedy clubs can be hijacked by drunk, obnoxious audiences. Dave Johns, Maff Brown and Jessica Fostekew recount their worst experiences.
David Jesudason, The Guardian, 4th December 2019Live at the Apollo 2019 line-up
The names currently in the frame so far with more to be revealed are Stephen Bailey, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Alex Edelman, Kae Kurd, Darren Harriott (hosting), Lou Sanders, Paul McAffrey and Jess Fostekew.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th September 2019Winners announced for 2019 BroadwayWorld Fringe Awards
We are thrilled to announce the winners in our third annual Edinburgh Fringe Festival Awards, celebrating the best of the 2019 Festival!
Broadway World, 27th August 2019Jessica Fostekew picks her comedy favourites
This felt like it was a show just for me.
Jessica Fostekew, Chortle, 23rd August 2019Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2019
The nominees for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2019 have been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 21st August 2019Comedy Poster Awards 2019 winners announced
The artwork for the Edinburgh Fringe shows starring Jessica Fostekew and Sofie Hagen have won the Comedy Poster Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 17th August 2019