About

Hello, I'm Joseph Emslie.

The short version

Joseph is a stand-up comedian and writer based in London. Known for sharp observational jokes, songs and being a lovely boy.

He gigs all across the world, but closer to home has worked for Angel Comedy, Avalon, Banana Cabaret, Just The Tonic, Little Wander, Off-The-Kerb and The Forge, to name a few.

Outside of stand-up, Joseph creates videos for his DumbPhones YouTube channel, runs a newsletter, and has been spotted buying gluten free bread, wherever he goes.

What people have said
"Definitely a name to keep tabs on."
— Bruce Dessau / Beyond The Joke
"Radiating comic innocence and making great play on his schoolboy looks."
— Chortle
Selected credits
  • BBC Radio 5 Live2026
  • Runner Up Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year2021
  • Union Jack Radio2021
  • The Paddock / Channel 420220
  • Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year Final2018
  • Amused Moose Comedy's National New Comic Final2017