Eshaan Akbar
- 40 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Tony Slattery, Jo Brand and Stewart Lee among new patrons of Leicester Comedy Festival
The 30th Anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival launches today with a huge line up of comedians performing across Leicester from 8th - 26th February 2023. The Festival is also announcing Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Sikisa and Stewart Lee joining Tony Slattery, as new Patrons. Rosie Jones and Michael Rosen are announced as new patrons of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th October 2022How Mock The Week launched the UK's brightest comedy stars
Since it smashed onto our screens in 2005, the panel show with a mildly terrifying reputation has become one of the best incubators for emerging comedy talent. As the final episode airs, Isobel Lewis speaks to host Dara Ó Briain and some of the series' biggest stars about how Mock The Week overcame that 'elbows out' atmosphere and what the BBC can offer new comedians going forward.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 20th October 2022Guest revealed for next Live At The Apollo series
The guests have been revealed for the new series of Live At The Apollo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th September 2022Leicester Comedy Festival announces first shows for 30th anniversary year
Big Difference are delighted to announce the first shows to go on sale for the 30th anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival and five years of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival in February 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th August 2022And finally... 9 more comedians to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Because not all great comedians fit neatly into a list.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 27th July 2022Big tour for Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar has announced his first ever solo live tour with his brand new show The Pretender.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th July 2022Pleasance announces final Edinburgh Fringe shows
The Pleasance has announced their final batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th June 2022Rosie Holt makes a podcast as her anti-woke 'opinionist'
Her new podcast, Absolutely NonCensored, revolves around her alter-ego, the right wing Harriet Langley-Swindon.
Chortle, 7th June 2022Channel 4 launches Jokes Only A ... Can Tell series
Channel 4 has ordered the online series Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, showcasing Muslim, disabled, Jewish, Nigerian and lesbian acts.
British Comedy Guide, 16th May 2022Review: The Alter Comedy Club at The Hub at St Mary's
Performances from Shelf, Kate Lucas, Eric Rushton and headliner Eshaan Akbar.
Ben Macnair, Lichfield Live, 8th May 2022