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Former nurse Jo Brand returns to live stand-up comedy.

Following on from her singing success in Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, former nurse turned top TV comic Jo Brand is returning to what she does best...live stand-up.

Whilst subjects close to Jo's heart such as feminism, fat people and chocolate remain a staple of the show, there are also the taboos. Her pet hates include: supermodels, sad blokes, politicians and thin people - to name a few...

Psychiatric Nursing

Born in Kent, Jo's first job was at Dr. Barnardo's home - following in the footsteps of her mother, who is a social worker.

After this, she moved to London and became a psychiatric nurse. Dealing on a daily basis with drug addicts, alcohol abuse and the clinically depressed, it was her sense of humour that kept her going. Having been a nurse, Jo feels that she likes people and likes nothing more than being able to have a chat with them whilst on stage.

Aside from her award-winning Channel 4 show: Jo Brand Through The Cakehole, Jo's other television appearances include BBC television's Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Absolutely Fabulous and Question Time.

Sorting Out Billy

Also a proper published author Jo's first novel - Sorting Out Billy - was released to some acclaim by Headline in May of 2004. Among the rapturous reviews these well-known commentators on all things amusing had this to say:

"A laugh a page tale of three girls, their friendship, their blokes and their living arrangements, for anyone who's ever been in a tower block, a pub or A&E. You'll be wondering if they manage to sort out Billy right to the end." - Alan Davies (Jonathan Creek, Have I Got News For You).

"The 'Revenger's Comedy' of our times. A wonderfully funny and inventive novel." - Stephen Fry (BlackAdder, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, The Secret Life of The Manic Depressive, V for Vendetta, Tooth, Jeeves and Wooster etc...)

For more information on all things Jo Brand related, the following link may be useful: www.offthekerb.co.uk

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