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Josie Long
Josie Long

Josie Long

  • 42 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Radio Times review

Analysing comedy, according to the cliché, is like dissecting a frog: no one laughs and the frog dies. One thing that distinguishes comedians from television critics is that they are above using clichés. Another is that they can talk about the craft with authority, and make it funny, too.

This episode of the excellent stand-up showcase gets into the nitty-gritty of how comedy works: compering, writing new jokes, getting over "the fear" and trying to make strangers laugh. From Susan Calman's sparkly enthusiasm to Josie Long's awsh-gosh awkwardness to Kevin Eldon's utter mania, each has their own technique. The material is brilliant, but so too are Stewart Lee's backstage interviews. Keep watching through the credits for the answer to whether you should drink before stepping on stage.

Jonathan Holmes, Radio Times, 22nd July 2014

Stewart Lee leaves his Comedy Vehicle outside Edinburgh's Stand Comedy Club for a second series of his personally curated stand-up showcase. Familiar faces from the first series set to return for the new run include Simon Munnery and Josie Long, along with a chance to enjoy the fresher faces of Lou Sanders and Nish Kumar. Tonight's series opener features Edinburgh comedy award-winner Bridget Christie, long-time Lee conspirator Kevin Eldon, and the sumptuously surreal Tony Law.

Mark Jones, The Guardian, 15th July 2014

10 of the best Latitude Festival's comedy & other acts

Latitude Festival is more than a music festival, with a wealth of comedy, dance and poetry on offer. Here are 10 which look set to be highlights this year. Includes Dara O'Briain, Robin Ince, Tim Key, Josie Long, Simon Amstell and Henning Wehn.

Sam Russell, The Eastern Daily Press, 8th July 2014

The Nicholas Coyle three minute interview

Nick Coyle is an Australian writer, director and performer. He arrives at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of an alternative comedy package produced by the London Comedy club, The Invisible Dot. If your favourite acts are Simon Munnery, Josie Long and Stewart Lee, The Dot is where you go to watch your comedy.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 3rd July 2014

Glastonbury 2014: 10 questions for Josie Long

The comedian talks politics, music, mud, and the benefits of bombing at the festival.

Adam Boult, The Guardian, 29th June 2014

London comedy: Alex Horne, Josie Long, Henning Wehn

A preview of comedy coming to the capital.

Rachel Holdsworth, Londonist, 7th June 2014

This week's new comedy

Previews of Michael Che, Josie Long and Tom Craine].

James Kettle, The Guardian, 31st May 2014

Josie Long: finding the funny in a tour of Tate Modern

Josie Long has never been one for comedy clubs - her latest gig takes audiences on a whistlestop tour of Tate Modern. Art always inspires her sets, but she may be an unreliable guide...

Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 24th April 2014

The Robin Ince three minute interview

Stand-Up comic Robin Ince isn't a name dropper. So Martin Walker will do some for him. In a 25 year long career he's worked with the likes of Chris Addison, Richard Dawkins, Ricky Gervais, Stewart Lee, Josie Long, Natalie Haynes, and (gulp) Brian Cox. He's currently touring his show, Robin Ince: In and Out of His mind.

Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 26th March 2014

Jimmy Carr returns to host the entertainment where consonant-cussing and vowel-fouling are positively encouraged. What by rights should have been a diverting one-off is now arguably more successful than the Cats original.

The show works because the Countdown format is nigh-on impregnable, while there's nobody more competitive than a stand-up comic (no matter how dodgy their numeracy skills). Guests Kevin Bridges, Rhod Gilbert and Josie Long take on the brainteasers with regular captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Rachel Riley prepares for teasing of a different kind.

James Gill, Radio Times, 3rd January 2014

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