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Joe Wells: Daddy Autism

Joe and his wife are having a baby. He’s autistic so statistically it’s quite likely the baby will be too. In this new show, critically acclaimed comedian Joe Wells explores fatherhood through the lense of neurodiversity. Plus, there’s a really good joke about a parrot. As seen on: Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, BBC Two’s Ouch Storytelling Live and Channel 4’s Jokes Only a Neurodivergent Can Tell. ‘Some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian’ (Guardian).

Over 20 million online views.

‘One of my favourite comics’ (Frankie Boyle).

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). ★ ★ ★ ★ (Chortle.co.uk).

Additional accessibility information about this show.

  • Audience members can use phones during the show (as long as they don’t record the performance).
  • Audience members are allowed to step outside during the show for any reason.
  • Audience members are allowed to stim (move about) during the show.
  • There is no unwanted audience interaction in this show.
  • The show does not have any flashing lights but there are some loud noises.
  • There are very small amounts of visual humour in the show (written text and pictures on a screen). If you attend with someone who is visually impaired, then you are welcome to explain those elements of the show.
  • The show is an adult stand up show with swearing and inappropriate jokes, this is not a relaxed performance for children. The style of comedy may not be accessible to everyone so check it out online if you are unsure (www.joewells.org.uk).
  • If there is anything else we can do to make the show accessible for you please either phone 0121 693 2248 or email access@glee.co.uk

 

About Joe…

Over 4.5m views online for his video ‘Having a non-autistic brother’  and as seen on Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, BBC2’s Ouch! Storytelling Live, BBC3’s Quickies and Dave’s Comedy Guide To Life.

Co-Host of the Neurodivergent Moments podcast and author of Wired Differently: 30 Neurodivergent People Who You Should Know

As seen on tour with Alexei Sayle and Stephen K Amos

Opened for Frankie Boyle on some of his 2015 Leicester Square Theatre Dates and again for some of his 2016 Pleasance Islington and Leicester Square Theatre dates.

As seen on Amnesty International’s ‘Human TV’

Writer for ‘The Revolution Will Be Televised Series 2’

Writer for ‘Have I Got News For You’

As heard on ‘No Pressure To Be Funny’

Awards 
The Portsmouth Guide Award for Best Comedy 2014 – Winner
Comedy Central Funniest Student 2010 – Winner
New Act Of The Year (formerly Hackney Empire) 2011 – Finalist
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2012 – Runner Up
The Guide Award for Best Comedy 2011 – Shortlisted
London New Comedy Awards 2010 – Finalist
The Guide Award for Best Comedy 2009 – Shortlisted

"One of my favourite comedians"

Frankie Boyle

“Some of the most surprising and thought provoking material coming from any comedian”

The Guardian

“A hidden gem of the fringe” ★★★★

Chortle

“Recommended”

Heat

"Joe Wells is a skilled jokesmith who threads great gags through intelligent political material that, whilst razor-sharp, is never particularly angry or dark. As the first gross gags open up into smarter, topical ones it's clear that this is a tightly-structured, well thought-out set. Excellent jokes and sly political comment wrapped tightly in a neat parcel which delivers regular, powerful laughs from a delighted audience. He spins new life out of easy targets like bankers and the BNP with some wonderful imagery"

British Comedy Guide

"A star of the future... some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian in his early 20s"

The Guardian

“Highly original, inspired and suitably different from the rest of the crowd… brilliantly crafted jokes”

Comedy Central

"Proud communist Joe Wells thankfully appeals to the intellect as he discusses the BNP's misunderstanding of flags, fascist propaganda and what would happen if Richard Littlejohn and a harsh comedy reviewer fought to the death. There are solid gags throughout with some unexpected and beautiful turns of phrase. Wells has clearly worked hard building his set, which is well paced, interesting, balanced and funny"

Chortle

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

NeurodiverseReview.co.uk

★ ★ ★ ★

Chortle

Some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian

Guardian