Daliso Chaponda
- From Malawi
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 4
Can comedy survive in an age of outrage?
Comedy is under scrutiny as never before. So when is a joke not a joke? Context, intent and expectations are all key, say leading exponents of the art.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 28th July 2019Focus on: Daliso Chaponda
From Liam Neeson to Bill Cosby, Daliso Chaponda's new show tackles "cancel culture" and losing faith in our idols.
Tim Bano, Fest Mag, 24th July 201950 word Fringe pitch: Blah Blah Blacklist
This time it's the turn of... Blah Blah Blacklist.
The Reviews Hub, 18th July 2019My favourite comedian by Daliso Chaponda
I discovered Joan Rivers' comedy because of Youtube.
Daliso Chaponda, Female First, 16th July 2019I talk to Daliso Chaponda
"In my head, I was like 'I didn't win, I've probably lost it all'."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 13th July 2019Comedians' guide to Edinburgh
Sofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal Mile.
The Guardian, 12th July 2019Interview with Daliso Chaponda
"If I make you feel, it's working. So, in some communities jokes of mine make people laugh, elsewhere it might make them angry. Both are valid responses"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 9th July 2019+3 interview: Daliso Chaponda: Blah Blah Blacklist
"Last year, I did a tour show at the 'Queen's Hall' but while one stage I accidentally called it the 'King's Hall' which made the audience jeer in unison 'Queen! Queen!'"
Dan Lentell, Edinburgh49, 7th July 2019Who's on the disgrace list of BGT finalist Daliso?
Daliso Chaponda kept thinking he'd finished writing this year's Fringe show.
Alan Shaw, The Sunday Post, 5th July 2019Daliso Chaponda announces tour
Britain's Got Talent finalist Daliso Chaponda has announced a 2019 into 2020 tour, Blah Blah Blacklist.
British Comedy Guide, 7th June 2019