Ahir Shah
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 13
Ahir Shah, Soho Theatre - a bravura response to Brexit
Angry, passionate and political.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 27th September 2017Ahir Shah comedy review: Laughing liberally
Shah may not always break new ground, but when he tackles race he really hits his stride, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 27th September 2017Why Fringe comics don't care about May, Trump & Brexit
In a sweaty Edinburgh cellar a bearded young comedian is telling us about the joys of deciding to stop being left-wing for a while. It is, we assume,
a joke. After all, the comedian concerned, Fin Taylor, spent his previous Edinburgh hour, Whitey McWhiteface, lecturing us about the woes of white privilege, albeit while owning up to being one of its beneficiaries. This is just another ironic pose, right, the precursor to some dismissive material about the usual baddies - Brexit, May and Trump?
How liberal Edinburgh comics are panning PC
A new wave of comedians probing faults in leftwing politics provoke a crucial debate, but does their exaggerated antagonism hamper the cause?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 25th August 2017Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist 2017
The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2017 have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2017A Scotsman walks into a bar . . . and satire sells out
Political animals are vying with comedians for laughs at this year's festival -- and Brexit is invariably the punchline.
Gillian Bowditch, The Sunday Times, 20th August 2017Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank #299: But... But You're Blek
Loyiso Gola met me in Montreal to give me a bit of an introduction to South Africa.
Ari Shaffir, Ari Shaffir, 1st August 2017Fringe shows to see on your lunch hour
Make the most of August with a midday dose of comedy, theatre or magic.
Rowena McIntosh, The List, 31st July 2017Ahir Shah interview.
Impassioned political comic is back at the Fringe with another hour of gag-filled socially aware stand-up.
The List, 20th July 2017Edinburgh Festivals 2017: our top picks
The Skinny team pick the books, art, comedy, theatre and music they're most looking forward to at this year's Edinburgh Festivals.
The Skinny, 17th July 2017