Eshaan Akbar
- 39 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Eshaan Akbar review
The truth about racism (and crisps).
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 27th February 2023Eshaan Akbar interview
"I've upset pretty much every group that you can think of".
Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 22nd February 2023Comedy Central Live Series 2 line-up revealed
Comedy Central Live, the online stand-up series, is to return for a second series from Monday 9th January. The list of 40 comedians involved has now been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 5th January 2023Just For Laughs London adds new names
Among the announcements are the fact that Ed Gamble will be making his debut in The Wrestling, which will also feature Max & Ivan in a tag-team match and Rosie Jones defending her championship belt.
Chortle, 12th December 2022John Robertson to perform 50 hour Dark Room show on Twitch
John Robertson will perform his acclaimed interactive live-action videogame comedy show The Dark Room for 50 hours on Twitch. Starting 8pm on Friday 2nd December, it'll run until 10pm on Sunday 4th December 2022.
British Comedy Guide, 29th November 2022Tony Slattery, Jo Brand and Stewart Lee among new patrons of Leicester Comedy Festival
The 30th Anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival launches today with a huge line up of comedians performing across Leicester from 8th - 26th February 2023. The Festival is also announcing Eshaan Akbar, Jo Brand, Sikisa and Stewart Lee joining Tony Slattery, as new Patrons. Rosie Jones and Michael Rosen are announced as new patrons of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th October 2022How Mock The Week launched the UK's brightest comedy stars
Since it smashed onto our screens in 2005, the panel show with a mildly terrifying reputation has become one of the best incubators for emerging comedy talent. As the final episode airs, Isobel Lewis speaks to host Dara Ó Briain and some of the series' biggest stars about how Mock The Week overcame that 'elbows out' atmosphere and what the BBC can offer new comedians going forward.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 20th October 2022Guest revealed for next Live At The Apollo series
The guests have been revealed for the new series of Live At The Apollo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th September 2022Leicester Comedy Festival announces first shows for 30th anniversary year
Big Difference are delighted to announce the first shows to go on sale for the 30th anniversary of Leicester Comedy Festival and five years of The UK Kids' Comedy Festival in February 2023.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th August 2022And finally... 9 more comedians to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Because not all great comedians fit neatly into a list.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 27th July 2022