Nazeem Hussain
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Aberdeen comedy club at serious risk of closing
The boss of an Aberdeen comedy club has hit out after his application for support was rejected - forcing him to give up his car and move to a cheaper flat.
Aberdeen Evening Gazette, 10th September 2020Stunning portraits of stellar stand-ups
From Ken Dodd and his tickling stick to Nina Conti and her monkey, Guardian photographer Tristram Kenton has snapped a host of superb comedians on stage.
Tristram Kenton, The Guardian, 9th September 2020No laughing matter as Aberdeen comedy club at risk
An Aberdeen comedy club could shut its doors for good unless it can move to a new location, its owner said today. Naz Hussain launched Breakneck Comedy on King Street in Aberdeen in November 2017 and the venue has since become a social hub for the city's comedy fans.
Dale Haslam, Aberdeen Evening Gazette, 29th February 2020Nazeem Hussain: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
Nazeem explores his love/not-so-love relationship with a planet fraught with mistrust.
Laugh Out London, 10th August 2017Whose the worst person you've met at the Fringe?
Comedians share their Fringe stories.
Chortle, 4th August 2017BWW Q&A- Nazeem Hussain
Nazeem Hussain interview.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 24th July 2017Interview: rarely asked questions - Nazeem Hussain
Nazeem Hussain interview.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th July 2017The Edinburgh Interviews 2017: Nazeem Hussain
Australian stand up comedian Nazeem Hussain's latest show, Hussain in the Membrane, explores cultural identity in this day and age. He retells anecdotes from his Sri Lankan immigrant mother as well as finding the funny within issues relating to perceived in-groups and out-groups with regard to race, background and culture. Nazeem will be performing at Assembly George Square Studios throughout August.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 6th July 2017Squirrel Guide to the huge Aussie presence at Fringe 17
It's almost August and that means the Edinburgh Fringe Festival starts soon...the 70th Anniversary no less!
Squirrel Comedy, 1st July 2017Review - Nazeem Hussain, Hussain in the Membrane
Refreshing but unsatisfying - like a Calippo, perhaps.
Paul Fleckney, London Is Funny, 14th September 2016