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A lovely surprise to see my newsletter place in the top Rising Culture publications on Substack this weekend! Thanks to everyone for reading and sharing, I really appreciate it! substack.com/@joznorris?u...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This week in the newsletter - I’m posting the prologue to the murder mystery novel I’ve been writing over the summer, which I’ll be serialising in the newsletter over the next year or so as it develops! Hope you all enjoy it. joznorris.substack.com/p/the-last-o...

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The Last One You’d Expect: Prologue

I’m Launching A New Project On Here

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Out Of Character @oocharacterpod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Episode 82 is fresh out the box with special guest, JOZ NORRIS (@joznorris.bsky.social)! In the first in-person interview of S6, Alex spoke to Joz about being silly, choreographing chaos, and doing Edinburgh Fringe every year. Apologies for the fan in the background (and we don't mean a groupie).

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Tom Crowley @atomcrowley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

All rise! It's my Presidential guests for Crowley Time Live at the @cheerfulearful.bsky.social Podcast Festival next month! The political thriller of the century will be brought to life by @natashahodgson.bsky.social and @joznorris.bsky.social! Tickets and info at live.crowleytime.com.

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This week in the newsletter - some thoughts on why scripted comedy thrives on multiple comedic perspectives, and why we need to be careful about making scripted comedy for TV that mimics what works online. joznorris.substack.com/p/the-declin...

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The Decline Of TV Comedy And The Rise Of Main Character Syndrome

Why Ten Heads Are Better Than One

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is mental. And good. Like the good sort of mental. Recommended.

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS HUGH After sold out work-in-progress runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre this summer, Jackman/Phantom comes to Pleasance London for 3 nights this Christmas! It's the perfect deranged festive night out! www.pleasance.co.uk/event/joz-no...

Joz Norris IS Hugh Jackman IS The Phantom Of The Opera. Coming to Pleasance London on December 17th to 19th at 21:00

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Very excited to announce the first tranche (great word) of filmmakers & writers for our next Eggbox is in November! We've got weird animation, delightful short films, musical extravaganzas, exclusives, premieres and live readings of brand new scripts from this lot! www.pleasance.co.uk/event/eggbox

Eggbox - Short films and new writing from Emmeline Downie, Miranda Holms, Joe Pelling, Tom Bell, Studio Maurinen, Kari Hall, Max Clendaniel and Matt Nicholas. With more to be announced soon!

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This week - some thoughts on what I’ve learned from directing comedy shows and what I like to focus on when I do it, via Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner. joznorris.substack.com/p/tape-218-f...

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Tape 218: Finding The Central Metaphor

Thoughts on Directing Comedy Shows, and Looney Tunes

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Anyone booking for any nice gigs from September onwards? My new show just sold out a bunch of WIPs at the Fringe and Soho Theatre and I'm keen to keep finding new audiences to road test bits of it in front of! Hit me up if you might have any space for me!

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The D stands for Disappointment @jenaciousd.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Saw @joznorris.bsky.social is Hugh Jackman is the Phantom of the Opera and yes it’s a WIP but the polished bits had me laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe (also it explained his @theacms.bsky.social set a while back). My only real feedback is that it needs more singing cos he’s got a great voice.

Joz Norris is Hugh Jackman (yes, I checked with the theatre staff and non-flash photography was allowed in small amounts). He’s wearing a black t shirt, jeans, and red shoes, and is singing his heart out with arms wide. A stool behind him has a Phantom mask on it.

Joz Norris is Hugh Jackman is the Phantom etc etc. He is now wearing the Phantom mask and a black robe thing, and has somehow transformed from a wholesome fit Australian into a dirty old man.

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Friday's Jackman/Phantom at @sohotheatre.bsky.social is sold out! And only a few left for Saturday, so hop to it! sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

London 🤝 Fringe. Wherever you need us ★ Bron Lewis ★ Rick Glassman ★ Guz Khan & Friends ★ @joznorris.bsky.social ★ Musical Magic Box Makers' Festival: ★ The Runaway Effect (WIP) by Diana Feng ★ The Lunatics sohotheatre.com/all-shows/

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

About 10 tickets left for Friday night! A few more for Saturday, but think they'll go this week. Get on it! sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...

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Joz Norris Is Hugh Jackman Is The Phantom of the Opera (Work in Progress)        – Soho Theatre

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This week in the newsletter - I only did a third of a Fringe this year, so here’s a lil debrief on what I did/saw/learned etc. Good luck to all those up there doing the whole thing! joznorris.substack.com/p/tape-217-a...

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Tape 217: An Edinburgh Fringe Debrief

(From Someone Who Hasn't Really Earned The Right To Do One)

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to see Jackman/Phantom in Edinburgh! It's sold out but they'll probably release some holds and there might be some room for pass holders at the back. If you've been wanting to see it then try tonight! Hope to see a few friendly faces www.pleasance.co.uk/event/joz-no...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Saturday and Monday both sold out for Jackman/Phantom! Only one night left to book and it's tomorrow, so let's sell that one out too, why not? www.pleasance.co.uk/event/joz-no...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Back to develop a followup to our "Showering With Dad" podcast

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This week in the newsletter - ten rules that might help you to feel slightly less insane while bringing a show to the Edinburgh Fringe, from someone who has been in the trenches many times. open.substack.com/pub/joznorri...

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Tape 216: Ten Rules For A Happy Edinburgh Fringe

They Work For Me

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Wonder if R.E.M. still feel fine

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

There is now an extra show of Jackman/Phantom on the 6th at 18:50! Any pass holders who wanna see it, this is probably the one to aim for as it's looking like the other two might both sell out. www.pleasance.co.uk/event/joz-no...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This week in the newsletter - I went on holiday and had an amazing time getting to know one of Berlin’s fine A&Es! open.substack.com/pub/joznorri...

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Tape 215: 8 Hours In A Berlin Emergency Clinic

Love Going on Holiday, Me

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Monday the 10th is sold out! Saturday the 8th is rapidly catching up, so do book ahead if you're planning on seeing this show in Edinburgh, I think it might well not be possible to get tickets on the day: www.pleasance.co.uk/event/joz-no...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This week in the newsletter - you’re not doing the Edinburgh Fringe right unless ALL of these 101 shows are in your schedules! open.substack.com/pub/joznorri...

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101 Edinburgh Fringe Shows You MUST See

ALL of them, please

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I love this update by @williamandrews.bsky.social to the You Wait. Time Passes. poster for its 2026 @edfringe.bsky.social victory lap so much: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes.

Shedinburgh, August 11th and 12th

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

When the Chuckle Brothers went "To me to you to me to you", was that Meisner Technique?

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

These WIPs are selling fast so do book ahead if you wanna come to them! Friday is getting busy and Saturday isn't far behind! sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...

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Joz Norris Is Hugh Jackman Is The Phantom of the Opera (Work in Progress)        – Soho Theatre

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I've been keeping this summer's WIPs fairly off the radar press-wise, but this is very nice! One of Chortle's most anticipated shows of this year's Fringe! www.chortle.co.uk/comedy-diary...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I really love this further selection of headshots/press shots by Roj Whitelock, capturing four energies I plan to lean into this summer: 1. Male manic pixie dream girl 2. Young CEO of a tech startup 3. Long-limbed aspiring swinger 4. Easygoing eccentric friend

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This week in the newsletter - I wrote a feature film screenplay! I’ve never done that before, so quick, before I decide it’s really crap, here are some thoughts on what I learned from writing it and what I might do with it next! open.substack.com/pub/joznorri...

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Tape 213: I Wrote A Screenplay!

Never Done That Before

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Monday in Edinburgh is almost sold out, Saturday catching up. Both Soho shows selling fast. Get on these if you wanna catch this over the summer!

Joz Norris Is Hugh Jackman Is The Phantom Of The Opera. 8th and 10th of August, Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh. 28th and 29th of August, Soho Theatre, London.

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

When you fuck up your Oscars campaign so badly that people would rather resurrect a dead guy and get him to narrate a TV show as the character you played recently rather than asking you to do it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTSv...

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Wonka's The Golden Ticket | Official Teaser | Netflix

YouTube video by Netflix

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Soho Theatre @sohotheatre.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

hiyaaa....👋 ★ Don Toberman ★ Luxury Live with @williamhanson.bsky.social and @theofficialjvs.bsky.social ★ Zoe Wohlfeld ★ Giant Steps ★ @joznorris.bsky.social: WIP ★ @ottoandastrid.bsky.social ★ Michelle Wolf sohotheatre.com/whats-on-sal...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This week in the newsletter - Jackman/Phantom dates at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre are now on sale, so it’s time to start digging into what it is a bit more! Here’s the lowdown on the stupidest thing I’ve made yet: open.substack.com/pub/joznorri...

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Tape 212: Jackman/Phantom

Let's Get Into It

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Jackman/Phantom @sohotheatre.bsky.social dates now on sale! I love doing this show so much, it's like a joke that's gotten out of hand. These will be the only London dates this year, so do book if you wanna see it! sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...

Joz Norris Is Hugh Jackman Is The Phantom Of The Opera (work in progress)
Soho Theatre, 28th and 29th of August

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Guardian's rolling news feed dissociating from language

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Hugh Jackman Phantom of the Opera show is coming to @sohotheatre.bsky.social for two nights in August! Tickets on sale soon, but whack it in them diaries in the meantime...

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Exciting news on the Jackman/Phantom show coming next week, for all those "When can I come and see it?" people in London Also these claws are so good for styling the perfect curtains for summer!

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's very exciting AND bittersweet to be bringing the You Wait. Time Passes. UK tour to an end in Canterbury on Saturday! I've had so much fun meeting lovely audiences all round the country with this tour, and can't wait to do it one last time - do book ahead! marlowetheatre.com/shows/joz-no...

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Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes. - The Marlowe

Comedian Joz Norris has finally completed his life’s work and he’s ready to unveil it to the world.

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Whenever I read about Angelo Badalamenti I always hear his surname in the voice of Jesy Nelson saying balegdeh

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

This week in the newsletter - a thought exercise unlocks a memory I had forgotten all about, in which I try to impress the cast of an amateur production of The Boyfriend by pretending to be drunk. open.substack.com/pub/joznorri...

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Tape 211: Proposing With An Onion Ring

Something I'd Forgotten All About

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I would like to throw my hat in the ring for Doctor Who's tender process. I will make it for the BBC and I will make it VERY cheaply. My exciting ideas include: - An episode where the Doctor eats a cake so delicious he goes back in time and kills himself so he can eat it again, creating a paradox

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The award-winning, multi-award-nominated spectacular Jackman/Phantom is coming to Exeter Comedy Festival tomorrow! Very excited to bring it to such a lovely festival. Tickets here: www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/exe...

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Exeter Corn Exchange Exeter Comedy Festival - Joz Norris Is Hugh Jackman Is The Phantom Of The Opera (WIP)

20 years ago Hugh Jackman was offered the role of the Phantom of the Opera, a role Joz Norris has dreamed about his entire life.

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I'm back at Berlin Fringe in July, doing a WIP of Jackman/Phantom and curating/hosting the first ever international edition of Eggbox! Book your tickets if you're over there, I really love doing this festival: www.comedycafeberlin.com/berlin-fringe/

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The Many Wrongs Of Lord Christian Brighty is on tonight and is in the Telegraph's top radio of the week! I play a vicar who may or may not be turning into a vampire: www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/what-t...

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Radio and podcasts of the week: Is Beyoncé a good or bad billionaire?

From searing investigations to brilliant radio dramas to the finest comedy, here is your weekly guide to the best audio

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Joz Norris @joznorris.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Jackman/Phantom has been nominated for another award. Honoured, delighted. This is getting silly now.

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Graeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

One of the best shows I saw last year and I saw a lot.

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