Leila Navabi
- Welsh
- Writer, producer, stand-up comedian and actor
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Funny At The Fringe - interview - Leila Navabi: Composition
"I'd say it's the debut hour, and an audacious punk musical-comedy show, of a Welsh, Gay, Gen-Z, Brown imp all about the dubious ethics of artistically exploiting marginalised identities for social gain."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 11th July 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 2023Louise Atkinson and Priya Hall amongst 99 Club bursary recipients
The 99 Club's 2023 bursaries for female and non-binary comedians were awarded to Louise Atkinson, Priya Hall, Alexandra Haddow, Leila Navabi and Lorna Rose Treen.
British Comedy Guide, 14th June 2023Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - debuts
Comedians making their debut hour at this year's festival.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th June 202399 Club bursary showcase 2023 review
London's 99 Club has a track record of picking winners when it comes to its bursary for female and non-binary acts making their Edinburgh Fringe debuts.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th June 2023Twenty must-see comedy and variety shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs annually in August in the Scottish capital, with comedy fans spoilt for choice for just over three weeks each time.
Jill Robinson, The Sun, 2nd June 2023Pleasance puts lots more Edinburgh shows on sale
The second Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust is a whopper with returning award-winning acts, amazing newcomers, European sensations, shows with fun for all the family and political chatterings.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023Deep Fake Neighbour Wars review
As for the lookalikes the faces look about as spot on as you can get. It is no surprise that the programme starts with a disclaimer making it clear that these are fakes and that this is a comedy.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th January 2023Deep Fake Neighbour Wars preview revealed
ITVX has released a video giving a first look at Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, its new comedy series involving AI technology that makes impressionists look like the world's most famous celebrities.
British Comedy Guide, 17th November 2022Leila Navabi makes BBC documentary Funny, Gay & Welsh
Leila Navabi has made the film Funny, Gay & Welsh about her struggle to come out while living in Cardiff. Now she's returned to the city as a queer comic to perform her biggest ever gig.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2022