Mawaan Rizwan
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Studying laughter is harder than you think
Parrots do it, rats do it, and we do it partly for social reasons. But to learn more, I need the help of comedy fans.
Sophie Scott, The Guardian, 15th April 2019The comics that sum up 2019
There's an unorthodox new generation of performers on the horizon.
Hannah J Davies and Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 19th January 201925 of the top gags from the Fringe
From snakes to smashing the patriarchy, these are the funniest gags from this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Jessie Thompson, Evening Standard, 11th August 2018Mawaan Rizwan on his mother going to Bollywood
When the comedian Mawaan Rizwan put his mother Shahnaz into his videos, they were an instant hit. And then Bollywood came calling...
Joanna Moorhead, The Guardian, 4th August 2018Non-toxic masculinity in stand-up
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Stephen Bailey, David Correos, Mawaan Rizwan and Joe Sutherland talk about subverting traditional masculinity in stand-up.
Katie Goh, The Skinny, 2nd August 201850 unmissiable shows at the Fringe
Once again, the To Do List team will be jetting up to the Edinburgh Fringe to check out the very best that the festival hast to offer, and we'll be sharing with you the best quirky, offbeat, and downright amazing events at this years Fringe!
To Do List, 30th July 2018Mawaan Rizwan: interview
The actor, writer and standup on the things that make him laugh the most.
Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 27th July 2018I talk to: Mawaan Rizwan
He's an accomplished actor, writer and performer and having recently supported Simon Amstell on tour, Mawaan Rizwan is ready to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a year away, with a brand new show, Juice.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 11th July 2018QX meets... Mawaan Rizwan
The gorgeous gay comedy imp talks revelations in Wahaca and performing in Pakistan.
Joe Holyoake, QX Magazine, 20th June 2018BBC iPlayer to publish Simon Amstell film Carnage
Simon Amstell has directed his first feature length film. BBC iPlayer will publish Carnage - Swallowing The Past this Spring. Stars include Martin Freeman, Joanna Lumley and Dame Eileen Atkins.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2017