Joseph Morpurgo
- Writer
- Comedy Performer
- Actor
- Improviser
Joseph Morpurgo is a comedian, writer and improviser. Having made his Edinburgh debut with 2013’s Truthmouth, he received rave reviews for his 2014 multimedia show, Odessa. In 2015, his critically acclaimed solo show Soothing Sounds for Baby was nominated for the Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award, went on to achieve two sell-out London runs, and was named the No. 1 comedy show of 2015 by Time Out. He is a three-time Chortle Award winner (Award For Innovation; Breakthrough Act; and Comedian’s Comedian)
Morpurgo is also co-creator and member of acclaimed improv comedy group Austentatious (***** - The Times). He has also guested with The Comedy Store Players and Improbable, and performs and teaches improv across the UK.
His broadcast credits include Harry & Paul's Story of the 2s (BBC Two), Drunk History (Comedy Central), Murder in Successville (BBC Two) and The World of Simon Rich (Radio 4), and he has written and starred in shorts for BBC3 and Sky Arts. His Radio 4 series, Joseph Morpurgo’s Walking Tour, will air in 2017.
Selected Credits (See Full Credits)
Inside the World of Simon Rich (Radio)
Various
2016
BBC Radio 4
Murder in Sucsessville (Series 2) (Television)
Shia Lebeouf
2016
BBC 3 / Tiger Apect
Drunk History (Series 1 and 2) (Television)
Various
2015 - 2016
Comedy Central
Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award (Nominee) - Soothing Sounds for Baby (Awards)
Creator and Writer/Performer
2015
Harry & Paul's Story of the Twos (Television)
Various
2014
BBC 2 / Balloon Entertainment
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Video
News
Chortle Awards 2018 - Nominations in!
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Joseph Morpurgo takes 'Hammerhead' on tour!
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Joseph Morpurgo's 'Walking Tour' starts on BBC Radio 4 tonight!
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Joseph Morpurgo's 'Hammerhead' comes to the Soho Theatre
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Fabulous four star review for Joseph Morpurgo from the Guardian!
Monday, August 7, 2017
'To Do List' feature Robert Cawsey, Joesph Morpurgo and Hannah Gadbsy on their list of unmissable shows to see at the Fringe!
Friday, July 28, 2017
Chortle Awards 2016 - Nominations are in!
Friday, February 12, 2016
The ten best comedy shows of 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Austentatious Christmas Shows
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Desert island skits: how Kirsty Young inspired Joseph Morpurgo's surreal comedy
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
7 Comedians from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival You Need to Know About Now
Friday, September 4, 2015
Nominations are in for this year's Edinburgh Fringe Foster's Awards
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Joseph Morpurgo at Edinburgh festival review – one of the best comedy shows in town
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Comedy Review: Joseph Morpurgo: Soothing Sounds for a Baby
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Austentatious upcoming dates
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Contacts
- PBJ Switchboard
- 020 7287 1112
- Agent:
- Janette Linden
- Contact
- Juliet Chant
- [email protected]
- Acting Enquiries
- Marina Campbell-Gray
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- Live Booking Agent
- Toni Tippett
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