Jay Shareef
- Stand-up comedian
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At this time of year, hundreds of middle-class drama students descend upon Edinburgh to showcase their "talent" in poorly crafted one-act plays and under-rehearsed sketch shows.
Jay Islaam, 5th August 2016Ten must see Edinburgh Fringe shows for 2016
While up in the Scottish capital, I'm hoping to see at least two comedy shows a day. It is, after all, the world's biggest arts festival, featuring the best of British and international talent - many of them free entry. So here's ten shows I'm recommending (in alphabetical order) if you're visiting Edinburgh this month.
Jay Islaam, The Huffington Post, 4th August 2016Q&A: Jay Islaam
Check out a short question and answer with Jay Islaam.
Skiddle.com, 7th July 2016Jay Islaam on online marketing for comedians
Here's a slightly amended version of an article by Jay Islaam which he posted last weekend. There are some very interesting pointers here for anyone dipping their toes in online marketing - and if you are reading this website that probably means you.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st April 2016Online Marketing For Comedians
I'm well-placed to offer some guidance for my fellow comedians and other creatives on avoiding the most common mistakes of marketing yourself online.
Jay Islaam, 18th April 2016Audio: Jay Islaam on Comedy and Autism
Autsitic comedian Jay Islaam chats to Noreen about his different stage voices including an Arab sheikh, the son of Donald Trump and dealing with Autism in comedy.
BBC, 9th March 2016Review: 60 Seconds To Shine Untapped Comedy Final
On a night when ten untapped comedians aimed to smash it at the 60 Seconds To Shine untapped comedy talent contest final, it was MC Muriel Oduro who stole the show. Also appearing: AJ Roberts, Ben Sarpong, Gary Davis, Icyjisal Comedian Jones, Zara Elizabeth Brown, Jay Islaam, Jojo Georgiou, Paul Cox, Elroy Welsh, Shep Michaels.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 18th February 2016Eight eccentrics you'll meet at open mic comedy
Over the last few years, I've graced the stage at hundreds of Open Mic comedy shows across the country. And, as you'd expect, I've met thousands of the nicest, most intelligent and creative people around. I've also come across some exceptionally strange character.
Jay Islaam, The Huffington Post, 11th November 2015Opinion: ...or maybe comedy courses are worth doing
The recent blog post by Jay Islaam questioning the wisdom of doing comedy courses suggested that maybe they are not worth doing. He made some good points, but the answer, however, is not as simple as that.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th October 2015Jay Islaam wonders if comedy courses are worth it
The feedback that followed was, I have no doubt, well intentioned and sincerely believed, but unequivocally uncomplimentary about what I was trying to do. Two weeks ago, in the same room, on the same stage, with exactly the same material, I won a comedy competition.
Jay Islaam, Beyond The Joke, 13th October 2015