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Joe Bor

WINNER Best Value Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2010
FINALIST Comedian Of The Year 2009 at Leicester Comedy Festival
FINALIST Amused Moose Hot Starlets 2008
WINNER Comedy Store Gong Show 2007
WINNER Comedy Cafe New Act Night 2007
WINNER Jewish Comedy Factor 2007

Joe is a hugely likeable observational character comedian, whose act consists of annecdotes from his upbringing, from working in a school and from failed relationships.

Joe has written and starred in the sketch shows ‘The Gadabouts’ and 'Oi Over Here' which played at The Pleasance Theatre in Edinburgh 2005, 2008 and 2009.

He currently does TV warm up for The Graham Norton Show.

Joe has appeared in an advert for Magners, ITV’s The Odd One In, and has acted in many short films for the BBC and written for TV and theatre including Russell Howards Good News(BBC), Newsrevue(Canal Cafe), The Comedy Business(Paramount Comedy) and Animus(Paramount Comedy).

Joe's graduation animation 'My Third Arm' was screened at festivals around the world including Edinburgh, Cardiff and Berlin.

He regularly performs at top comedy clubs around the country including The Comedy Store, Highlights, Jongleurs, The 99 Club, The Glee, Comedy Cafe, Just The Tonic, Downstairs at the Kings Head and Outside The Box.

“He is an expert communicator. He has an engaging style of delivery, slipping skillfully into characters when needs be, and effortlessly spreads good spirits with his chatty, confident and fluid manner…With his energetic stage presence and natural comic ability, Bor makes for a solidly entertaining act.” Chortle.

"Bor has a convincing natural stage presence and comedic skill that keeps even the most stubborn audience members happy throughout his unfortunately short set." Three Weeks.

"Hugely talented character comic, very funny and memorably charismatic" The Scotsman.

"Very Funny...excellent young comic actor" Three Weeks.

“Terrific” Time Out.

“Promising Newcomer” Time Out.

"Joe Bor is a gentler soul but endearingly, winningly funny.” - Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, 2010.

"Bor is an engaging comedian, good-spirited and cheery, and these qualities are infectious in his stand-up routine. Strong on character, on observing what’s humorous in the world around him and on relaying this with enthusiasm. Brought to life by virtue of Bor’s confident delivery and engaging personality.” Hairline, 2010.

“Bor has an easy and relaxed way with the crowd and he’s got a unique closing gag.” The List, 2010.

"a very entertaining show. Throughout Bor demonstrates terrific humility and bravery. heart-warming." Three Weeks, 2010.

"Some cracking moments." Chortle, 2010.