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Shazia Mirza

Shazia Mirza

  • English
  • Actor and stand-up comedian

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Shazia Mirza's life lessons

The stand-up comic and star of Celebs In Solitary, 38, on tough parents and island challenges.

The Mirror, 3rd September 2018

Shazia Mirza review

It's great to see someone who has got to a quite stable place in her career, still take risks and be unapologetic about her ideas, while also making fun of herself.

Mariana Feijó, Funny Women, 1st May 2018

Shazia Mirza review

She has plenty of fiercely held views and knows how to structure a joke. Repeatedly, though, she fails to be imaginative or surprising.

Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 1st May 2018

Shazia Mirza, Touring review

Lots of gags fail to land.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 30th April 2018

Shazia Mirza interview

The comic who appeared fairly traumatised on Celebrity Island last year is back with a show about Brexit and butt-plugs.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 29th March 2018

Shazia Mirza interview

Acclaimed comedian Shazia Mirza talks Acorn Antiques, 'snowflakes' and teaching.

Cherwell, 28th March 2018

Shazia Mirza review

Shazia's razor-sharp activism and sharp wit was well received by the Brighton audience.

Abby Kwantes, The Latest, 28th March 2018

Billy Connolly at 75 - comedians pay tribute

Billy Connolly at 75: Eddie Izzard, Armando Iannucci and more salute 'Beatles of comedy'.

Ben Williams, The Guardian, 24th November 2017

Shazia Mirza: 'My local rabbi is funnier than most'

The Brummie stand-up and writer on the things that make her laugh the most, from Woody Allen to Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Harriet Gibsone, The Guardian, 10th November 2017

Comedians share their best one-liners

In Steve Best's new book Joker Face, stand-ups pick some of the funniest gags they've told. Here are 10 of our favourites.

The Guardian, 5th October 2017

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