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joy@joycarter.co.uk
020 7193 8651
London
www.joycarter.co.uk
SPOTLIGHT: 8218-3423-6333
PROFILE: Comedian Presenter Writer
A strong creative, communicative stylish young woman who is up for any challenge! Including witty news reviews, award ceremonies, corporate speeches to pure stand-up comedy, you can expect clever banter and a captivated audience.
Currently appearing in New African Woman magazine in the October issue showcasing ‘captivating women for the 21st Century’ (www.africasia.com), Joy is also appearing in various UK comedy events from clubs and pubs to hotel venues. Check out the digital version on link below:
http://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/432/961/7765/1/2?dps
Bright, bubbly and delightfully cheeky...
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Hosting the 2nd BEFFTA’s Awards a huge event that recognises Black and African UK talent
- C/o hosting the Daily News Review show with Henry Kelly for BBC Radio Berkshire
- Nominated for an EMMA Comedy award 2004
- First article published in the Source magazine for Waitrose about adoption 2007
- Becoming a Sky TV broadcaster on comedic events
- Writing my first book a study of cultural identity in 21st Century(download on itunes dec10)
- Representing British Association for Adoption and Fostering by writing magazines articles, TV and radio interviews and debate shows - Sky news, BBC Breakfast, LBC 97.3
and Channel 4.
- Presenting and performing a large touring comedy road show for O’Neill’s pubs in the UK 2009
- Worked at L’Ouverture Theatre Trust in training disadvantaged children in theatre workshops
- Completed study at the London Studio Centre; ballet, jazz and contemporary
MEDIA WORK
BBC Home Counties review, Amy Rich 2007:
“Her northern Scunthorpe twang and honest style I really warmed to her. She was spontaneous, eccentric and a true individual unafraid of enjoying herself and being different” www.bbc.co.uk
Joy's vivacious personality and bubbly stage presence have helped her carve a unique niche within the comedy industry over the years. Joy has just completed a series of corporate training events, providing the comedy and hosting for the client ‘Partnership Potential’ in the very regal setting of Devere house in Buckinghamshire.
‘Mirth Control comedy website write-up’
Joy has seen much media coverage such as an interview on mixed cultural adoption for the ‘The Observer’ Newspaper this was large 2 page issue discussing the implications of race and adoption.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/jul/06/children.communities
In 2004 Joy’s comedy achievements were acknowledged when she was nominated for the EMMA (Ethnic, Multicultural, Media, Award) in the category best Comedy/Comedian.
On television and radio Joy is equally at home discussing light weight trivia as more serious news items. Her appearances include; regular guest spots on Sky News, Channel 5 News, Newsnight (discussing inter-racial adoption issues), Playdate (ITV 2), Radio Rampage (Radio 1), Woman’s Hour (BBC Radio 4), BBC World Service and numerous commercials and idents.
Joy has also featured in, or written articles for; The Guardian Nigeria, Pride Magazine, Company Magazine, BMag, The Daily Mail, South London Press, The Voice, Cosmo, Source Magazine and the Guardian (Nigeria) lifestyle magazine article on ‘Valentine’s Day good or bad?’
Joy joined the National Youth Theatre as an actress at the age of 16, where she first discovered her love of comedy. She later took a degree in theatre studies which inspired her to further develop her own stage act.
Press Cuttings
"A Carter of Joy", Joy Carter, the Guardian Nigeria, October 2007
"Madonna Beware", Joy Carter, Daily Mail, November 2006
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-417002/Madonna-warned-woman-adopted-Africa-36-years-ago.html
"Review: Funny First Monday", Joy Carter, BBC website, October 2006
"Article", Joy Carter, BMag, April 2006
BBC1extra: http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/tx/documentaries/standupuk.shtml
HOBBILES AND INTERESTS
Politics, jazz Piano and Flute playing (grade 8), reading English and Art history
Television appearances also include:
Sky News ‘Tommy Cooper’ (after his statue unveiling)’ comments on his life, 2008
Sky News, 'The best one-liners of our time', 2008
'North vs South', Nuts TV game show 2007
Sky News, Channel 5 News, Madonna adoption story 2006
Face of Abbey National campaign - posters, billboards & website (photographic) 2006
London Electricity/Seeboard - website, posters & press (photographic) 2006
Radio appearances include:
Co-host on ‘The Danny Steele Show’ on Sunday evenings for jnet radio (North London station)
BBC Radio London - The Late Show with Jumoke Fashola, guest interview on culture and race
BBC World Service Broadcast, Panel Guest, 'Fashion and society’
The World Tonight, BBC Radio 4,
The Truth Is Not All Black & White, guest BBC Radio Scotland, 2007
Julie Maddocks Show, BBC Radio Kent, 2007
The Digest (New Year Prediction Show) CH4 Radio, 2006
Comedy Cabaret LBC (stand-up show)
Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 4 (voice over )
The Charlie Jordan Show, LBC (guest interview)
Night Moves, BBC Radio Scotland (regular guest)
Comedy clubs include:
The Comedy Store
Mirth Control Comedy Clubs nationwide, Chuckle Club
The Comedy Café, Downstairs at the Kings Head & the Comedy Store
...going from joy to joy
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