Rated one of the top 3 comedians in UK by Timeout magazine Joe Zalias is far from your average comedian. An ex-firefighter, ex-cage fighter, devoted father, film director, and published novelist, Joe brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the stage. Over 18 years as a professional comedian, his rich and varied life has shaped his distinctive style, blending sharp wit with engaging storytelling. A regular headliner and MC at top comedy clubs across the UK and the international comedy circuit, Joe has cemented his reputation as one of the most dynamic and versatile performers in the industry.
"A fine fine standup comedian - You're a f#’in’ badman! Big things to come insha'Allah”. Guz Khan.
Chris comedy club Bangkok - Better than Peter Kay, there's no way you won't be famous
‘Exudes natural likeability and charm” Julia Chamberlain – Chortle.
‘I loved it – I had tears streaming down my face” Marlon Davies.
”I’ve never seen anything like it. People came in from across the street to see what all the laughing was about.” Nottingham Comedy Festival.”
Amazing how you grab an audiences’ attention. It’s like they are hearing a friend telling them a story and they fully buy into it.” Junior Simpson
Comedy in Cambodia': An endless barrage of twists and turns and punchlines. Non stop hilarious. (I normally get distracted by operational stuff when I'm show runner. When you finished, I thought you might be about halfway through cos I was so absorbed - it flew by)
TV Credits: The Full Monty-Disney Plus / Meet the Richardson's DAVE/Wannabees ITV/Britain at Dinner BBC/Presenter for SpikeTV.
Stand up show Ustreme TV.
Tour Support: Bill Bailey, Tom Stade, Guz Khan.
Rated one of the top 3 comedians in UK by Timeout magazine Joe Zalias is far from your average comedian. An ex-firefighter, ex-cage fighter, devoted father, film director, and published novelist, Joe brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the stage. Over 18 years as a professional comedian, his rich and varied life has shaped his distinctive style, blending sharp wit with engaging storytelling. A regular headliner and MC at top comedy clubs across the UK and the international comedy circuit, Joe has cemented his reputation as one of the most dynamic and versatile performers in the industry.
"A fine fine standup comedian - You're a f#’in’ badman! Big things to come insha'Allah”. Guz Khan.
Chris comedy club Bangkok - Better than Peter Kay, there's no way you won't be famous
‘Exudes natural likeability and charm” Julia Chamberlain – Chortle.
‘I loved it – I had tears streaming down my face” Marlon Davies.
”I’ve never seen anything like it. People came in from across the street to see what all the laughing was about.” Nottingham Comedy Festival.”
Amazing how you grab an audiences’ attention. It’s like they are hearing a friend telling them a story and they fully buy into it.” Junior Simpson
Comedy in Cambodia': An endless barrage of twists and turns and punchlines. Non stop hilarious. (I normally get distracted by operational stuff when I'm show runner. When you finished, I thought you might be about halfway through cos I was so absorbed - it flew by)
TV Credits: The Full Monty-Disney Plus / Meet the Richardson's DAVE/Wannabees ITV/Britain at Dinner BBC/Presenter for SpikeTV.
Stand up show Ustreme TV.
Tour Support: Bill Bailey, Tom Stade, Guz Khan.