Ayesha Hazarika
- Scottish
- Stand-up comedian and journalist
Press clippings
Politics loom larger than ever at Edinburgh fringe
Scandals, an outgoing PM and a Tory leadership race - comics seeking material are spoilt for choice.
Miranda Bryant, The Guardian, 6th August 2022Ayesha Hazarika returning to the Fringe
Coatbridge's Ayesha Hazarika is set to make a return to the iconic festival with her State of the Nation show.
Jean Ward, Daily Record, 2nd July 2022Gilded Balloon announces full Edinburgh Fringe Programme
Britney Spears, mental health, fitness, relationships, disability and sex are just a snippet of themes covered, while hilarious storytelling, music and magic take kids on an unforgettable journey of laughs and self-discovery.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th June 2022Stand-up is in big trouble just when we need it most
The coronavirus pandemic is killing off live comedy and we simply cannot let this happen to one of the most democratic and unpretentious art forms, warns Ayesha Hazarika.
Ayesha Hazarika, The Scotsman, 10th July 2020Who could be the new host of The News Quiz?
A look at some of the likely candidates to replace Miles Jupp.
Chortle, 16th May 2019The best political comedy for 2019
A perceived left-wing bias and a reliance on lazy gags means that political comedy doesn't always enjoy the best reputation at The Spectator. But there are some excellent and unashamedly Westminster-focused acts currently gigging in the UK. Here are six of the best.
Robert Jackman, The Spectator, 27th February 2019Ayesha Hazarika, Soho Theatre review: feminism examined
Fascinating and often funny take on the subject.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 29th October 2018How #MeToo has changed the stand-up scene forever
As soon as the revelations about Harvey Weinstein emerged last year, I knew this was a big moment. And not just because of what he allegedly did to that poor plant pot.
Ayesha Hazarika, Evening Standard, 18th October 201810 of the best: Fringe comedy shows for every taste
A selection of 10 Fringe comedies.
Kirsty Gordon, The Herald, 5th August 20186 shows not to miss at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Vogue picks the women to watch and the unmissable shows to book now - while you still can.
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 28th July 2018