Shaparak Khorsandi
- 51 years old
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Ealing Comedy Festival 2021 opening gala review
The joy of being back at a gig was palpable for punters and acts alike. The fact it was a glorious summer evening in an attractive park, the craft beer flowing freely, was a bonus.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 22nd July 2021Comedians record NHS charity single
Thirty comedians have recorded a charity single for the NHS. Can't Wait! - created by doctor-turned-comic Simon Brodkin - features Miranda Hart, Harry Hill, David Baddiel, Jo Brand, Lee Mack, Jack Dee and Adam Kay among others.
British Comedy Guide, 6th July 2021Shappi Khorsandi announces UK-wide 2021 and 2022 tour
Her latest stand-up show takes a warts-and-all look back at the 1990s, examining ladette culture, all-night boozing sessions and how the excesses of the time compare with the self-care generation of today.
Kevin Fullerton, The List, 1st July 2021Battersea Arts Centre announces comedy season
Battersea Arts Centre has announced a season of comedy this September, welcoming back audiences to the iconic London building, with every ticket offered as part of the new Pay What You Can pricing model.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th June 2021Why I have decided to change my name back to Shaparak
I'm only now scratching the surface of how often in my life I have internalised bigotry and tried to bend in a direction which would make my foreignness more comfortable for other people - changing my name was a part of that.
Shaparak Khorsandi, The Independent, 11th June 2021Shappi Khorsandi: cancel culture is ruining comedy
When those who are not risk takers declare a comic is 'cancelled', well, excuse me if I think the noble, raw art of stand-up comedy is something they neither know or care about.
Shappi Khorsandi, The Independent, 21st May 2021Comedians contribute to trans allies video
James Acaster, Shappi Khorsandi and Sarah Keyworth are among the performers who have contributed to a new video to mark Trans Day Of Visibility 2021 put together by Sarah O'Connell.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 31st March 2021Shappi Khorsandi writes novel about teen sexual abuse, Kissing Emma
Shappi Khorsandi has written her second novel, a modern tale of sexual abuse that reimagines the life of Emma Hamilton, Lord Nelson's mistress. Kissing Emma, the stand-up's first young adult book, aimed at 12-15 year olds, will be published on 2nd September.
British Comedy Guide, 29th March 2021No Such Thing As A Fish to stream 20-hour long show
QI researchers are to air a mammoth 20-hour version of their hit podcast No Such Thing As A Fish for Comic Relief.
Chortle, 3rd March 2021Jeremy Hardy tribute gig rescheduled
The night of comedy to commemorate the genius of Jeremy Hardy has been moced to Wednesday, 26th Jan 2022 at the Eventim Apollo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd March 2021