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Shazia Mirza

Shazia Mirza

  • English
  • Actor and stand-up comedian

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Channel 4 launches Jokes Only A ... Can Tell series

Channel 4 has ordered the online series Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, showcasing Muslim, disabled, Jewish, Nigerian and lesbian acts.

British Comedy Guide, 16th May 2022

Judy Murray to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut

One of a new batch of shows announced by Gilded Balloon.

MacAulay, Chortle, 4th May 2022

Live review: Shazia Mirza's Coconut

Undeniably, Mirza had fulfilled her task as a stand-up comedian, and not in the car crash way. The show was not bad, and it certainly was not mediocre - it was excellent.

Jasmine Sandhar, Redbrick, 14th March 2022

Shazia Mirza: Cancel culture is a myth

Maureen Lipman is the latest to claim humour is under threat. I think that's a joke in itself.

Shazia Mirza, The Guardian, 23rd December 2021

Shazia Mirza: This is the truth about racist jokes

The Yorkshire cricket race row shows people are still claiming that abuse is just acceptable joshing. It isn't.

Shazia Mirza, The Guardian, 10th November 2021

Shazia Mirza talks her upcoming tour Coconut

After a year in lockdown, Shazia Mirza is back in Nottingham with her new show Coconut. We chat to her about Bear Grylls' The Island, crying in Poundland, and what she's most excited about for her tour.

Lizzy O'Riordan, Leftlion, 18th October 2021

Shazia Mirza: Coconut at Soho Theatre review

This sharp show should push Mirza to another level.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 30th September 2021

Shazia Mirza interview

Shazia Mirza tells how she managed to make money out of comedy - even though it isn't well paid.

John Wright, The Telegraph, 12th September 2021

Edinburgh Fringe economics scrutinised in new film

Jimmy Carr and Al Murray are among the comedians featured in a new documentary film about the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe. Father Of The Fringe, presented by Dominic Frisby, explores the links between the arts festival and the principles of free market economic theory laid down by 18th century philosopher Adam Smith.

British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2021

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