'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'
Amy Rich. BBC three counties journalist, October 2006

‘excellent material and quite charming’
Rob Hitchmough – Aztec Comedy Club compere/promoter for 16 years
April 2005

Company Magazine August Edition 04 ‘I risked it all to follow my dream,’ meet four women who gambled everything. Article by Tracey Ramsden

‘spreading joy as she performs a lot more stand-up! Simply hilarious’
Malcolm Hay, Timeout. August 2003

‘a truly beautiful and gifted comic’
Jo Enright Comedian and winner of Leicester Comedy Festival

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

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