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). The act generally consists of comedy songs the sisters have written themselves, that blend elements such as alliteration, political humour and observational comedy. Their stage names are taken from their grandmother and her sister.
Flo and Joan have been featured on BBC One's Live at the Apollo, Stamptown Comedy Night and the Off Menu podcast, amongst other media. In 2018, they were featured in a Nationwide Building Society television advert. They released an Amazon Prime Video special, Alive on Stage, based on their Edinburgh Fringe show in 2019.
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.
The sisters grew up in Portsmouth, lived in Toronto for a few years, and , now live in London.
Works Tours YearTitle2018–19Alive on Stage 2019–20Before the Screaming Starts 2022Sweet Release2026With Feeling
Comedy specials YearTitlePlatform2019Alive on StageAmazon Prime Video
Television YearTitle2019Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars SupershowRoyal Variety PerformanceLive at the Apollo2020The Russell Howard HourJonathan Ross' Comedy Club2021The Russell Howard Hour2022Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars SupershowQuestion Team2025Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow2026The Last Leg
Awards Leicester Comedy Festival Best Musical Act Chortle Awards Best Music & Variety Act 2018 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Audience Choice Award 2017
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