Joe Wells
- Stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings
Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells to write Neurodivergent Moments book
Comedians Abigoliah Schamaun and Joe Wells are to write Neurodivergent Moments, a book offering a collection of funny and relatable autobiographical essays with a neurodivergent theme.
British Comedy Guide, 28th October 2024Edinburgh Fringe: 10 shows with a neurodiversity angle
Neurodiversity rules at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here's just ten of the many shows built around the topic.
Chortle, 24th July 2024Meet the Edinburgh Fringe comedians playing their neurodiversity for laughs
With understanding around neurodiversity 'close to zero' for most people, comedians are using shows at the Edinburgh Fringe to tell their stories/
Laura Kelly, The Big Issue, 21st July 2024Comedy picks to help you get the best out of the Fringe
Every year, Paul Levy asks me for a list of the top ten 'must-see' comedy shows at Edinburgh Fringe. This year there are 1,520 comedy shows to see. Working through the list, it is clear that ten isn't going to do it.
Fringe Review, 21st July 2024Joe Wells @ The Stand, Edinburgh, review
Viral comic Joe Wells continues to flip the script with his hour on his newfound role as an autistic spokesperson.
Emma Sullivan, The Skinny, 20th March 2024The stand-ups turning their autism into a comedy superpower
From Fern Brady to Hannah Gadsby, a host of comedians have discovered that they have autism. What is it about stand-up that lends itself so well to neurodivergent people?
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 15th March 2024Glasgow Comedy Festival review: Joe Wells: King Of The Autistics
For this year's Glasgow Comedy Festival, Joe Wells presents a mischievous, intelligent show about identity and representation.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 14th March 2024Interview - Joe Wells on King of the Autistics
The stand-up comedian stormed Edinburgh with a show about neurodiversity. Catch it again this month as part of his UK-wide tour.
Louis Cammell, Snack Magazine, 10th March 2024Joe Wells releases I Am Autistic special on YouTube
Joe Wells has teamed up with Go Faster Stripe to release a recording of his stand-up special I Am Autistic on YouTube.
British Comedy Guide, 27th October 2023Bournemouth Comedy Festival to launch in October
Bournemouth will play host to a five-day comedy festival in October. Tickets are priced just £8, and stars will include Zoe Lyons, Troy Hawke and Tom Ward.
British Comedy Guide, 11th August 2023