Shalaka Kurup
- 31 years old
- From India
- Comedian, stand-up comedian, writer and researcher
Press clippings
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 2024Comedy Central Live Series 3 line-up revealed
Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Susie McCabe and Dane Baptiste are among the stand-ups to be showcased in the third series of Comedy Central Live, with Athena Kugblenu, Pierre Novellie, Dan Tiernan, Rachel Fairburn, Josh Jones, Harriet Kemsley, Ignacio Lopez, Ken Cheng, Kemah Bob and Finlay Christie also featuring.
British Comedy Guide, 5th December 20236 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 2023Pleasance 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 2023Channel 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 2023West 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 2023Shalaka 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 2023Daniel 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 2023Komedia 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 2023Komedia New Comedy Award final 2023 review
There are so many new comedy competitions now that it can be easy to take them for granted. But the genuine delight on Sam Williams's face after being crowned the Komedia's New Act Of The Year in Brighton last night shows how much some of the more prestigious titles can mean.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2023