Paul Chowdhry
- 50 years old
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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Pleasance announces latest batch of Edinburgh Shows
The third Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust features further comedic names and noteworthy newcomers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th May 2023Paul Chowdhry fans evacuated from venue mid-gig after 'gas leak' cancels comedy show
Hundreds of fans have been evacuated from a Paul Chowdhry comedy gig in Leeds.
Benjamin Lynch, The Mirror, 23rd January 2023Boxer David Haye cleared of assault at Paul Chowdhry gig
David Haye, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, has been cleared of assault during a row at a comedy show after the judge said he may have just been trying to get his accuser's "attention". Haye, 41, had been accused of grabbing Nickesh Jhala by the throat and threatening to kill him during a Paul Chowdhry comedy night at the Hammersmith Apollo in October last year.
Neil Johnston, The Times, 5th October 2022Why Taskmaster's worst contestants are the show's real winners
Taskmaster Series 14 arrives soon, so let's celebrate the show's best-worst contestants so far!
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 21st September 2022Paul Chowdhry attacked in his car
According to posts on social media, the alleged incident occurred on Friday evening in Central London on or near New Oxford Street.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th July 2022Paul Chowdhry on the racial abuse he received growing up
'It was normal to get spat on...'
Chortle, 27th April 2022Jimmy Carr had the most streamed stand-up special of 2021
Jimmy Carr had the most-streamed UK stand-up special in this country last year. The top 10 also featured Russell Howard, James Acaster, Ricky Gervais and Michael McIntyre.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2022Paul Chowdhry: Family-Friendly Comedian review
Nine years ago, Chowdhry was a trailblazer on this very stage, becoming the first British Asian to appear on Live At The Apollo. Now he affects some bitterness to those who have surpassed him, such as 'coconut' Nish Kumar, 'wannabe roadman' Guz Khan and 'googly-eyed' Romesh Ranganathan. But their success is down to writing and graft... and on the first, at least, Chowdhry falls short.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 10th December 2021Paul Chowdhry extends tour into 2022
Due to phenomenal demand as his sell out tour draws to a close with a second capacity performance at London's Hammersmith Apollo this Thursday 9th December, multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry will be doubling the size of his brand-new stand-up tour, Family-Friendly Comedian (*No Children) for 2022 with 43 more dates nationwide.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th December 2021TV review: The Cleaner, BBC One
Do give it a go, but it is best to start out with a very open mind.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th September 2021