Anuvab Pal
- From India
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Anuvab Pal: "A white comedian celebrating Britishness would be thought of as far-Right"
The Indian stand-up on the British Empire's legacy, toppling statues and why it's "tricky" making satire under Prime Minister Modi's "gentle fascism".
Helen Brown, The Telegraph, 8th May 2024Al Murray asks 'Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?' for Sky
Al Murray is returning to Sky History for a new series, Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate the British Empire?, accompanied by comedians from India, Jamaica, South Africa and Australia, including regular performers in the UK, Anuvab Pal and Loyiso Gola.
British Comedy Guide, 19th September 2023A+E Networks orders Al Murray empire doc from Avalon
A+E Networks EMEA has commissioned Avalon and Motion Content Group to produce a 4×60' history series, Al Murray: Why Does Everyone Hate The British Empire? authored and presented by Al Murray.
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 18th September 2023Anuvab Pal and the department of clever comedy
The latest offering from the Indian stand-up comedian Anuvab Pal The Department of Britishness is a laughter-filled look at embracing Britishness.
Asjad Nazir, Eastern Eye, 26th August 2023Assembly announces more Edinburgh Fringe shows
Assembly Festival has announced over 100 shows for its 2023 programme.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th March 2023Anuvab Pal relives Boris Johnson's last hilarious India visit
In 2012, he gurned his way around Mumbai on a tiny bike, baffling everyone except the Indian elite, who adore a posh, bumbling Brit. Could this new visit see the PM being compared to Beyoncé?
Anuvab Pal, The Guardian, 21st April 2022Anuvab Pal, Soho Theatre review
Pal is an engaging and likeable presence.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 20th September 2021BBC to broadcast The Festival Of Funny
The BBC has announced The Festival Of Funny. Running across its TV, radio and online channels from late February to mid-March, the festival will see fourteen hours of new content broadcast.
British Comedy Guide, 15th February 2021The Chortle comedy book festival is back
Stars taking part in next month's event include Frank Skinner, Adam Buxton, Helen Lederer, Richard Herring, Mark Watson, Andy Hamilton, Gary Delaney, Laura Lexx, Robin Ince, Matt Forde, Arthur Mathews and Michael Spicer.
Chortle, 27th October 2020Comedy Without Borders review
Eddie Izzard and stand-ups from India, Australia and beyond roast fake news and bust coronavirus taboos in an entertaining if patchy webcam variety fundraiser for frontline medics.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th May 2020