Jamie D'Souza is a British stand-up and sketch comedian.[1]
Jamie D'Souza | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Cardiff University |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Early life edit
D'Souza grew up in Shepperton and attended Cardiff University[2] where he studied Maths.[3] He is of mixed Indian and Swiss descent.[4] His parents met at the University of Surrey Scrabble society.[5]
Career edit
D'Souza first performed in Edinburgh in 2017, where he reached the final of the So You Think You're Funny competition.[7]
D'Souza performed at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe along with Chelsea Kirkby in a show named 'Bad Boys'.[8]
In 2022, D'Souza returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with a solo show named 'Stop Drawing Willies On My Poster'.[1] The show was recorded and offered onboard British Airways' inflight entertainment system.[9] It was also made available on the streaming service ITVX.[10]
D'Souza wrote and starred in an episode of Laugh Lessons titled 'BBC Flats'.[11] He has also written for Never Mind The Buzzcocks.[12]
Podcast appearances edit
D'Souza is a joint host of the Dirty Laundry podcast, along with Mark Bittlestone.[13]
D'Souza has also been invited onto several independent podcasts to talk about his life and share his experiences:
| Year | Podcast name | Episode |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Matt Hoss Talks To People He Likes | Episode 42[5] |
| 2021 | Highbrow Drivel | Episode 25[14] |
| 2021 | Comedians Talking About Football | Episode 18[6] |
| 2022 | The Cultural Vacuums | Episode 12[15] |
| 2022 | Michael Legge's Leggehole | Series 1, episode 5[16] |
| 2022 | The Vanity Project | Series 3, episode 5[17] |
| 2022 | Be Honest with Jojo & Bruce | Episode 55[18] |
| 2022 | Trusty Hogs | Episode 55[19] |
| 2022 | The Big Sport Pod | Episode 5[20] |
| 2023 | Ultimate XI | Episode 8[21] |
References edit
- ^ a b Bennett, Steve (2022-08-07). "Jamie D'Souza: Stop Drawing Willies On My Poster". Chortle. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ Brush, Victoria (2019-06-04). "Jamie D'Souza: "I've been watching live comedy since the age of fourteen and I just thought I could do it"". Medium. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ Inniss, Tom (2022-07-13). "interview with Jamie DSouza, comedian and writer". Voice Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Bennett, Steve. "Jamie D'Souza: Stop Drawing Willies On My Poster : Reviews 2022 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk.
- ^ a b Hoss, Matt (17 September 2020). "Episode 42: Iszi Lawrence & Jamie D'Souza (Live at Reading Fringe Festival)" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ a b Michael, Sam (9 June 2021). "Jamie D'Souza on Arsenal - EP 18" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Venables, Ben (2022-08-03). "Fringe Q&A: Jamie D'Souza". Fest Mag. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Beeson Bullen, Damian (2019-08-22). "Bad Boys". Mumble Comedy. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Gavine, Adam (2023-08-10). "British Airways brings Edinburgh Fringe comedy to the skies". Aircraft Interiors International. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Jamie D'Souza: Stop Drawing Willies On My Poster". ITVX. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Laugh Lessons - Series 1: 3. BBC Flats". BBC iPlayer. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Never Mind The Buzzcocks Series 30, Episode 1 - British Comedy Guide". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Dirty Laundry with Jamie DSouza and Mark Bittlestone". PodBean. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Jeannot, Anthony (8 May 2021). "All manner of manners with Professor Stephen Mennell and Jamie D'Souza" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Fitz, Lew; Trebilcock, Josh (11 February 2022). "Ep 12. Jamie D'Souza" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Legge, Michael (18 July 2022). "Jamie D'Souza" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Von Glow, Vanity (10 August 2022). "Day 5 - Fringe Live - Kate Barron & Jamie D'Souza" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Sutherland, Jojo; Devlin, Bruce (11 August 2022). "Day 7 - Fringe Live - Lily Phillips, Jamie D'Souza & Glenn Moore" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Bauer, Helen; Bohart, Catherine (20 October 2022). "Ep55. JAMIE D'SOUZA / Siblings, Squirrels & SAD Lamps" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Parsons, Joseph (3 December 2022). "World Cup Special: Huge Davies and Jamie D'Souza - Rise of Maguire, fickle fans and hidden talents" (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ Miller, Ben (18 January 2023). "Episode 8: Jamie D'Souza & Arsenal F.C." (Podcast). Retrieved 19 February 2024.