Edinburgh Fringe
Ahir Shah: Ends
An ode to his immigrant grandfather, how the world is better than we think it is (small print: but progress is cyclical) and a marvellous longform comparison between Ahir and Rishi Sunak. Politically astute and emotionally hopeful, we cannot think of another comedian operating at this level of intelligence, craft and confidence.
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ahir Shah returns for his first full Fringe since 2019's Dots (now a special on HBO Max). This one's about family, immigration, marriage, history, politics and beans. As seen on Mock the Week, The Mash Report, QI, Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Have I Got News For You, and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. ***** (Telegraph). **** (Guardian). **** (Times).
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Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2023
Ed Byrne was the best-reviewed stand-up comic performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, analysis conducted by British Comedy Guide has found.
British Comedy Guide, 4th September 2023Ahir Shah, Julia Masli, Stuart Goldsmith, Matt Forde - Mark Muldoon's Fringe Diary
It's Mark Muldoon's second post-fringe roundup, featuring Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Ahir Shah, plus nominees Julia Masli, Emmanuel Sonubi and Phil Ellis. Also! Stamptown, Mat Ewins, Shelf, Stuart Goldsmith, Adam Riches, Heidi Regan, Matt Forde, Amy Matthews, Vittorio Angelone and Krystal Evans.
British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2023Edinburgh comedy award-winners reveal what's next
For the first time ever, both the 'Oscars of comedy' have gone to stand-ups with South Asian heritage. So what do the two performers who set the fringe alight have planned? Lots of boasting, finds our writer.
Anya Ryan, The Guardian, 29th August 2023Ahir Shah arrived at Edinburgh with a work-in-progress but leaves as comedy champ
The Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show Ends is a superb set about Shah's grandfather, the stand-up's imminent wedding and multicultural Britain.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 26th August 2023Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 results
The results of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards have been revealed, with Ahir Shah: Ends taking the Best Comedy Show title.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2023Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 nominations
The nominations for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 have been announced.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd August 2023Ahir Shah / Fiona Ridgewell / Chris Thorburn / Urooj Ashfaq - Bobby Carroll's Fringe Diary
From immigrant stories to star making showcases - the Fringe has room for hour with very different intentions and aims. Bobby is mightily impressed by Ahir Shah's heartfelt latest and Chris Thorburn's movie loopy debut...
British Comedy Guide, 18th August 2023Edinburgh festival 2023: 50 shows to see
Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre - and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza.
Brian Logan, Arifa Akbar and Lyndsey Winship, The Guardian, 5th July 2023Performances
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