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Ahir Shah

Ahir Shah

  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Review: Ahir Shah, Duffer

Ahir Shah's show Duffer wades through the messes we make, politically and personally, with an abundance of charm and easy-come (never easy-go) wit.

Louise Jones, The York Press, 21st January 2019

How a new generation reinvented stand-up in 2018

Billy Connolly this month announced his retirement from touring. Who today can fill the Big Yin's shoes? After judging the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the art form's most coveted prize - I'm convinced the next generation of big names is already here.

Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 16th December 2018

Best live comedy shows of 2018

Let's face it, there was probably nothing funnier in 2018 than Plaid Shirt Guy's subtle critique of the US president over the Orange Man's very shoulder at a rally. But our comedy editor picks five acts who made a pretty good stab at lifting the gong for top live gig of the year.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th November 2018

Review: Ahir Shah at Soho Theatre

Duffer's the most versatile we've seen Shah yet. The most willing to drop a big question without having any big answers to go with it. The most moving, hands-down. And against the odds, it's also the funniest.

Lydia Manch, Londonist, 13th October 2018

Full Live At The Apollo line-up revealed

The latest series of Live at the Apollo has just been filmed over the last three nights in Hammersmith and the full line-up can now be revealed.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th September 2018

There's comedy in everything

It's Thursday morning and seven comedians have walked into a bar. It should be the cue for a joke but over the next hour or so all of them seem lost in the excitement surrounding the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Mike Wade, The Times, 25th August 2018

Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2018

The shortlists for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd August 2018

Who have the Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel overlooked?

This question was asked before today's shortlists came out...

Chortle, 22nd August 2018

12 of the best Fringe comedians to see on tour

Catch these 4 and 5 star rated shows around the UK in 2018/2019.

Becki Crossley, The List, 20th August 2018

What's the most you have put into a Free Fringe bucket?

Fringe interview.

Chortle, 15th August 2018

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