Eshaan Akbar
- 40 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 6
Interview with Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar takes some time to talk to Voice about the show, inspirations, and to give advice to young people.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 4th August 2017You have to be joking? Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar interview.
Short Com, 4th August 2017#EdFringe17: Eshaan Akbar is Not For Prophet
Eshaan was born the ultimate colonial baby, with family members from each of the sub-continental countries that were created in the aftermath of Partition. Enjoy 15 minutes of stand up and chat with the son of a Thatcherite and a Labourite. How did these contradictions shape his view of the world?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 22nd July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 1. Children of the subcontinent
Ten comedians of Indian or Pakistani descent.
Chortle, 17th July 2017Eshaan Akbar discusses his new show 'Not For Prophet'
Eshaan Akbar's debut stand up show Not For Prophet will be at the Gilded Balloon Turret for the month of August so we caught up with him to get to know him a little better.
Female First, 30th June 2017Review: Piccadilly New Comedian of the Year award
The Piccadilly Comedy Club New Comedian of the Year final has become a pretty good talent-spotter in recent years.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st December 2016Eshaan Akbar: his best supporter & audience member
Eshaan Akbar has become a familiar name on the comedy circuit in the last few months. He has featured in finals of various competitions and he won the Piccadilly Comedy Club New Comedian of the Year 2016 in January. Yesterday marked two years since Akbar did his first live stand-up gig. He has written this touching piece below about the most important woman in his life. We thought it would be appropriate to run it on Mother's Day.
Eshaan Akbar, Beyond The Joke, 6th March 2016Eshaan Akbar wins Piccadilly New Comedian 2016
Eshaan Akbar has been crowned Piccadilly Comedy Club New Comedian of the Year 2016.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th January 2016