Joanna Griffin
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Joanna Griffin interview
The writer, comedian and actor on the things that make her laugh the most.
The Guardian, 11th June 2021Live review: Lola & Jo - Escape
There are a lot of sketch groups around at the moment and Lola & Jo are right up there with the very best of them, it's extremely smart, unpredictable comedy with sketches covering some impressively unusual topics, filled with great ideas and performed by a duo who are just superb at what they do.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 12th February 2020Fringe female comedy duos: Lola & Jo
Lola Stephenson and Joanna Griffin reveal why they're a great comedy fit.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 3rd August 2018Why Fringe standup is perfect summer job for a jaded MP
Canvassing for support, getting heckled, hanging out in bars - it's all great practice for politicians. And Alex Salmond is leading the way.
Joanna Griffin and Lola Stephenson, The Guardian, 19th July 2017Fringe: Ten theatre shows for comedy fans
It's hard to credit it sometimes, but there are actually sections of the Edinburgh Fringe programme that aren't comedy. Here are some of the picks from the theatre section that would be of interest to comedy fans, even if they are not all comedies.
Chortle, 19th July 2016The builder swapping jobs with his stand-up daughter
For a show under construction at Battersea Arts Centre, Joanna Griffin is teaching the art of comedy to her 72-year-old bricklayer father. The first lesson? Stop laughing at your own jokes.
Jay Richardson, The Guardian, 5th January 2016