Jessica Fostekew
Also known as Jess Fostekew
Who Jessica Fostekew is
Jessica Fostekew is an English stand-up comedian, actor and writer whose Edinburgh Fringe show Hench was nominated for Best Comedy Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2019. Fostekew's stand-up hours run from Luxury Tramp (2011) and The Silence of the Nans (2017), which streams on NextUp, to Wench (2022), Mettle (2024) and Iconic Breath (2025), and Fostekew performed on Live at the Apollo in 2019. Fostekew has written for The Now Show, hosted The Hoovering Podcast and the radio series Sturdy Girl Club, and on screen played Clare in Motherland and Angela in Cuckoo.
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At a glance
- Stand-up specials
- The Silence of the Nans
- Podcasts and radio
- The Hoovering Podcast, Sturdy Girl Club, The Now Show and 1 more
- On screen
- Live at the Apollo, Motherland, Cuckoo and 2 more
Is Jessica Fostekew on tour?
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Last checked 11 October 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- The Silence of the Nans NextUp
On screen
- Live at the Apollo 2019
- Motherland Clare, 2017
- Cuckoo Angela, 2019
- Soho Theatre Live host, 2021
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown writer, additional material
Podcasts and radio
- The Hoovering Podcast host
- Sturdy Girl Club radio; writer and host, 2023–2024
- The Now Show radio; writer, 2011–2023
- Powerhouse radio stand-up, 2021
Comedians like Jessica Fostekew
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Holly Walsh also in Motherland
- Katie Norris also in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
- Pat Cahill also in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
- Greg Davies also in Cuckoo
- Jordan Brookes also in Soho Theatre Live
- Sarah Kendall also in Motherland
- Ahir Shah also on The Now Show
- Amy Gledhill also in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Career timeline
- 2011The Now Show (radio; writer, 2011–2023) Podcast or book
- 2017Motherland (Clare, 2017) On screen
- 2019Live at the Apollo (2019) On screen
- 2019Cuckoo (Angela, 2019) On screen
- 2021Soho Theatre Live (host, 2021) On screen
- 2021Powerhouse (radio stand-up, 2021) Podcast or book
- 2023Sturdy Girl Club (radio; writer and host, 2023–2024) Podcast or book
Questions and answers
Where is Jessica Fostekew performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What stand-up specials have they released?
The Silence of the Nans.
What podcasts and radio shows have they been on?
The Hoovering Podcast, Sturdy Girl Club, The Now Show and Powerhouse.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Live at the Apollo (2019), Motherland (Clare, 2017), Cuckoo (Angela, 2019), Soho Theatre Live (host, 2021) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (writer, additional material).
Who are some comedians like them?
Holly Walsh (also in Motherland), Katie Norris (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown), Pat Cahill (also in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown), Greg Davies (also in Cuckoo) and Jordan Brookes (also in Soho Theatre Live).
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Sources
- Edinburgh Comedy Awards — 2019 ↗ Best Comedy Show nominees: Jessica Fostekew, Hench (as of 11 October 2026)
- British Comedy Guide ↗ An English actor, writer, director and stand-up comedian; Live At The Apollo (2019); Motherland (Clare, 2017); Cuckoo (Angela, 2019); Soho Theatre Live (host, 2021); The Now Show (writer, 2011 to 2023); Sturdy Girl Club (writer and host); The Hoovering Podcast (host); the stand-up shows Luxury Tramp (2011) to Iconic…
- NextUp — Jess Fostekew: Silence of the Nans ↗ Jess Fostekew's special Silence of the Nans, streaming on NextUp (as of 11 October 2026)
Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026