Bowled Over Welcomes .....
Jo Selby began her stand-up career in December 2008, and was third placed in Funny Women 2009 in character as Russian comedienne Tatiana Ostrakova
Winner, London Fringe New Comedy Award 2009
Second place, Bath Comedy Festival New Acts Competition 2009
Third place, Funny Women 2009
Finalist, Amused Moose Laugh-Off 2009
’Jo Selby, whose character of Russian comedian Tatiana Ostrakova, fresh from Jongleurs Minsk, was a highlight of the night... This is a distinctive character, skillfully performed with a real sense of comic purpose. Judges placed her third, but I’d have seen her higher. More please.’
’Second runner up was Jo Selby, with her fantastic Russian character Tatiana Ostrakova. She had us all in stitches. I still want to hear the greatest potato joke in the world!’
’I have simply never seen someone that new be that brilliant. My jaw dropped when I found out that she was a very new act. There were moments when her acting was as convincing as any character comedy I’ve ever seen, possibly even better.’
‘A potential successor to Catherine Tate…’
’What a revelation... already honed to perfection. The audience were howling out laughing, surely she’ll be a headline act soon.’
’...brilliant character act Jo Selby.’
’Jo Selby has a natural talent for character stand-up and was one of the highlights of our show at Out of Bounds Comedy. She has a great future ahead of her.’