
Shazia Mirza
- English
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Seven questions with... Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza is a comedian and columnist from my home city of Birmingham. Where others may stay well back, Mirza tackles difficult political topics head-on, effortlessly demonstrating to us all why comedy is so vital in this day and age and using her stand up as a platform to get us talking about important social issues.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 27th November 2015Meet British Muslim comedian Shazia Mirza
British Muslim comedian Shazia Mirza tells Radhika Sanghani why her latest show focuses on Isil and the Kardashians - and how she's getting more hate mail than ever before.
Radhika Sanghani, The Telegraph, 27th October 2015Review: Shazia Mirza - The Kardashians Made Me Do It
Nobody is safe from Shazia Mirza's satirical jibes. Not Muslims or Jews or Isis. Not even the fans who pay to see her shows.
Mastoor Khan, Epoch Times, 6th October 2015Is this the age of the serious stand-up?
A New York Times article suggests that 'public truth-telling has become the responsibility of comedians'. For evidence, look to Tig Notaro, Bridget Christie and Shazia Mirza.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th October 2015Shazia Mirza review
There are laughs to be had in Mirza's passionate, taboo-busting comedy but she's let down by duff puns and an aversion to logical argument.
Brian Logan, The Observer, 27th September 2015Shazia Mirza, comedy review: nothing if not brave
Shazia Mirza evoked Rivers in this confrontational set, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 25th September 2015Shazia Mirza: Look at me - Isis would stone me to death
The Muslim comic received prizes and hate mail for her dark humour in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. She talks about the British jihadi bride schoolgirls who inspired her new show.
Homa Khaleeli, The Guardian, 18th August 2015Interview: Shazia Mirza, A Work in Progress
A chat with Shazia Mirza.
Hannah Whitcombe, Fresh Fringe, 17th August 2015HaLOL Comedy Night, Comedy Store, review: 'challenging'
This Muslim-themed comedy night, featuring performances from Sol Bernstein, Shazia Mirza and Nabil Abdul Rashid, was refreshing, edgy and indisputably British, says Sameer Rahim.
Sameer Rahim, The Telegraph, 21st July 2015Shazia Mirza on Kim Noble
Kim Noble exposes himself on stage - sometimes literally - in an act that is shocking, frightening, unethical and hilarious.
Shazia Mirza, The Guardian, 25th March 2015