Flo and Joan
British comedy act
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Flo and Joan are an English comedy music act consisting of sisters Rosie Dempsey (vocals, percussion, electronic drums, recorder) and Nicola Dempsey (vocals, piano, recorder).[1] The act generally consists of comedy songs the sisters have written themselves, that blend elements such as alliteration, political humour and observational comedy.[2][1] Their stage names are taken from their grandmother and her sister.
Flo & Joan | |
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Rosie ("Joan") and Nicola ("Flo") Dempsey in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Flo and Joan |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
Flo and Joan have been featured on BBC One's Live at the Apollo, Stamptown Comedy Night[3] and the Off Menu podcast, amongst other media.[4] In 2018, they were featured in a Nationwide Building Society television advert.[5][6] They released an Amazon Prime Video special, Alive on Stage, based on their Edinburgh Fringe show in 2019.[7][1][8]
In 2024, Flo and Joan wrote and composed One Man Musical, about Andrew Lloyd Webber. They appeared themselves as backing musicians, with George Fouracres starring as Lloyd Webber.[9][10][11][12]
The sisters grew up in Portsmouth, lived in Toronto for a few years,[13][5][14] and as of February 2019[update], now live in London.[15]
Works
Tours
Comedy specials
| Year | Title | Platform |
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| 2019 | Alive on Stage | Amazon Prime Video |
Television
| Year | Title |
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| 2019 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow |
| Royal Variety Performance | |
| Live at the Apollo | |
| 2020 | The Russell Howard Hour |
| Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club | |
| 2021 | The Russell Howard Hour |
| 2022 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow |
| Question Team | |
| 2025 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow |
| 2026 | The Last Leg |
Awards
- Leicester Comedy Festival Best Musical Act[18][19][16]
- Chortle Awards Best Music & Variety Act 2018[20]
- Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Audience Choice Award 2017[21]