2013 Edinburgh Fringe
Humza Arshad presents Diary Of A Badman
With 47+ million YouTube views, DOABM is Arshad's hysterical take on what life is like for a young British Pakistani Muslim. The most viewed comedian in the UK, The Diary of a Bad Man star Humza Arshad returns to the stage for the first time since his two sold-out UK tours in 2011. 'A worldwide hit' (Guardian).
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Interview: Humza Arshad
Humza Arshad is an internet phenomenon making a spectacular arrival onto the Fringe stage. He talks to David Pollock about success, TV, Londoners and being nice to your mum
David Pollock, The List, 1st August 2013More details
If you haven't heard of Humza Arshad before, here's some quick facts:
Humza Arshad is a Streatham born actor, comedian, director, producer and writer of Pakistani descent.
In 2011, Humza Arshad's channel was the 7th most viewed channel on YouTube thanks to his insanely popular series Diary of a Badman. His BBC Asian Network sponsored Badman Comedy Tour 2011 sold out.
Now, with over 48 million Youtube views, Humza Arshad's hysterical take on what life is like for a young British Pakistani Muslim has made him the most viewed comedian in the UK with more YouTube views than the likes of Ricky Gervais, Russell Brand and Russell Howard.
Humza Arshad has been nominated twice at the annual Shorty Awards for social media in New York (Comedy and Entertainment in 2011/YouTube Star 2012).
In August 2013, Humza Arshad will bring his deranged, anarchic, insightful humour to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time.
An internet sensation that is all set to take the festival by storm (as soon as Ramadan is over!).
Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 12th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 13th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 14th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 15th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 16th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 17th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 18th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 19th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 20th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 21st Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 22nd Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 23rd Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 24th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |
| 25th Aug 2013 | 22:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot |