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Shalaka Kurup. Credit: Andy Hollingworth
Shalaka Kurup

Shalaka Kurup

  • 31 years old
  • From India
  • Comedian, stand-up comedian, writer and researcher

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BBC Asian Network Comedy returns in January 2025

A new episode of BBC Asian Network Comedy will be recorded on Friday 31st January, featuring Fatiha El-Ghorri, Dinesh Nathan, Bas Rahman and Shalaka Kurup.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd December 2024

Sean Lock Comedy Award 2024 review

It's an impossible task, of course, finding the next Sean Lock. But while he is inimitable, kudos to Channel 4 for keeping his spirit alive with their award highlighting comedians who strive to be off-the-wall but maintain a broad appeal.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd October 2024

6 comedians on their worst (and best) times in Camden

The stars of new monthly local stand-up night Good News / Bad News spill the beans.

Camdenist, 26th October 2023

Pleasance announces 2023 Charlie Hartill winners and Comedy Reserve acts

The Pleasance Comedy Reserve is back for its 17th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a double bill of eight brilliant new acts, hand-picked by the Pleasance and performing at Pleasance Dome and Pleasance Courtyard.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th April 2023

Channel 4's Jokes Only A ... Can Tell back with immigrants & NHS staff

Channel 4 has ordered an expanded second series of its diverse stand-up showcase Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, featuring immigrants, NHS workers, the neurodivergent, Muslim, Indian, Scottish and Northern Irish comedians.

British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2023

West End New Act Of The Year Final review

Set up in 2022 to give a profile boost to new comedians struggling post-pandemic, the West End New Act Of The Year showcases a lot of acts - no fewer than 15 at the final plus six more entrants given 'one to watch' status.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2023

Shalaka Kurup wins West End New Act of the Year 2023

Stand-up Shalaka Kurup has been named as the winner of the West End New Act of the Year 2023 competition.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd March 2023

Daniel Petrie wins Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2023

Daniel Petrie was picked as the winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2023 competition, with Vittorio Angelone second and Shalaka Kurup third.

British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2023

Komedia New Comedy Award final 2023 results

And the winner of the award, in association with COMIC BOOM Comedy Club and Victoria Nangle is.... Sam Williams.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th February 2023

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