2018 Edinburgh Fringe
Eshaan Akbar: Prophet Like It's Hot
Lots of super fun, intelligent humour on race, religion and identity can be found in Eshaan Akbar's show at the Gilded Balloon.
Following his sell-out run in 2017, Akbar returns armed with a copy of the Qur'An in hand. It's a much funnier book than people give it credit for. Akbar's own journey tells him that faith still has a place in modern society. 'Genius stand-up comedy' ***** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine).
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Alexandre Galliez, The Times, 29th July 2018Eshaan Akbar on the funny side of the Koran
Eshaan Akbar is a diplomatic provocateur.
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Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 25th July 2018You have to be joking? Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar interview.
Short Com, 9th July 2018Fifty-word Fringe pitch: Eshaan Akbar
This time it's the turn of Eshaan Akbar.
The Reviews Hub, 6th July 2018Fringe Q&As: Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar on his new stand-up show and the lack of vegetables at the festival.
Linda Howard, The Herald, 28th June 2018A piggy interview with Eshaan Akbar
Eshaan Akbar interview.
Wrigley Worm, FringePig, 21st June 2018Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 2nd Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 3rd Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 4th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 5th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 6th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 7th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 8th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 9th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 10th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 11th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 12th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 13th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 14th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 16th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 17th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 18th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 19th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 20th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 21st Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 22nd Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 23rd Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 24th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 25th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |
| 26th Aug 2018 | 14:45 | Gilded Balloon Teviot (Balcony) |