Joe Gardner
- Stand-up comedian and journalist
Press clippings
Best Australian comics at the Fringe
Joe Gardner recommends the top Australian comics to see at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Joe Gardner, The Wee Review, 9th July 2019Review: Sara Pascoe - Animal
A high point of the night for the Glasgow audience was a recollection of an altercation that Sara Pascoe had with a fan who wanted a selfie. A mixture of shock and hysterics as we learnt that it is never a good idea to show others photos on our phones without checking what is coming next.
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 27th June 2016Review - Patrick Monahan: The Disco Years
Leaving the audience smiling from ear-to-ear throughout the night, Patrick Monahan's The Disco Years is a unique and energetic evening of comedy, dancing and laughter.
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 25th March 2016Review - Adam Hills: Clown Heart
Billed as one of the top names at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Aussie comedian Adam Hills does not disappoint.
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 22nd March 2016Review: Omid Djalili
As promised in his recent interview for TV Bomb, Djalili uses this Glasgow International Comedy Festival show to reflect upon many of the 21st century problems that one faces in contemporary society. His set covers just about every geographical area of the world; from jokes about Donald Trump and the US presidency, to doing gigs abroad in Malta and Qatar, and even discussing the recent benefit changes outlined in last week's budget. The highly current issue of ISIS and Syria features heavily in the night. Whilst discussing these often bleak facts, Omid is truthful, yet manages to find comedy in these dark areas without laughing at the expense of those who have suffered. A rather impressive feat.
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 21st March 2016Interview: Omid Djalili
Glasgow International Comedy Festival is now well under way, but if you haven't had chance to catch anything yet, there's plenty still to come. Like Omid Djalili, for instance, who plays the King's Theatre on Saturday. Joe Gardner grabbed a word with the country's favourite British Iranian...
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 16th March 2016Interview: Patrick Monahan
Glasgow International Comedy Festival is just around the corner. Outside of the Fringe, it's the most concentrated dose of comedy we get in Scotland and we can't wait. In preparation, TV Bomb's very own comedy talent, Joe Gardner, spoke to Patrick Monahan, a familiar Fringe face, as he gets ready to bring his show The Disco Years back to Scotland...
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 28th February 2016Joe Gardner interview
Scotland's funniest teenager is urging youngsters to tackle the trials of growing up by getting on a stage and telling jokes. Joe Gardner, 17, is hosting the city's first teenage comedy night today where he will give young people the chance to try stand-up.
Rachel Loxton, Glasgow Evening Times, 23rd January 2016Joe Gardner: the teenage comedy complex
Being a stand-up's not easy. It's even harder when you're liable to get ID'd at your own gig. Joe Gardner, winner of last year's Class Clowns competition for young comics at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, isn't letting that stop him. This month he launches Glasgow's first Teenage Comedy Night at Café GRO to give a platform to others in his position. With a big 2016 in store, he tells us more...
Joe Gardner, TV Bomb, 13th January 2016