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Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley
Shaparak Khorsandi

Shaparak Khorsandi

  • 52 years old
  • English
  • Actor and stand-up comedian

Shaparak Khorsandi features

NextUp Fringe

Can't make it to Edinburgh? Stream the Fringe via NextUp

Wednesday 12th July 2023

Streaming platform NextUp will be beaming over 50 Edinburgh Fringe shows live into people's homes this August.

First Gig, Worst Gig Live

Five Years of First Gig Worst Gig - Part 1

Friday 12th February 2021

Acaster's festive fiddler, Horne's painful pint, Mirza's immoral material, Kay's vampire and Calman's vision: these stories and many more in First Gig, Worst Gig's Five-Year Birthday Special.

Asking For A Friend. Image shows from L to R: Marcus Brigstocke, Rosie Jones, Simon Brodkin, Christopher Biggins, Shaparak Khorsandi Radio

Wit and Wisdom: The comedy from Union JACK's Asking For A Friend guests

Saturday 2nd November 2019

To tie in with Union JACK's panel show Asking For A Friend we've had a dig through the BCG archives and gathered some choice quotes from some of the show's panellists.

Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley Live

On the Road, to the Maxx, with Shappi Khorsandi

Monday 16th September 2019

As her UK tour rolls into Soho Theatre, Circuit Training finds Shappi Khorsandi in a high street store, actively juggling life and comedy. It's a balance that wasn't really working before her big TV break - but this show celebrates those circuit days. Although that I'm A Celebrity windfall was clearly handy too...

NextUp and Soho Theatre Pro

NextUp teams up with Soho Theatre

Wednesday 11th September 2019

Steaming service NextUp has teamed up with Soho Theatre to film and distribute a series of live comedy specials recorded at the London venue.

Artist impression of new Soho Theatre venue in Walthamstow Pro

Soho Theatre previews Walthamstow venue

Tuesday 21st May 2019

Soho Theatre have been previewing their new venue in Walthamstow. The 1000 seater venue is due to become a major comedy hub when it opens in 2022.

Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Shappi Khorsandi

Thursday 14th June 2018

Set to perform in her old hometown for the Ealing Comedy Festival, Shappi Khorsandi talks us through the important bits in between.

Shaparak Khorsandi. Copyright: Heathcliff O'Malley Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Shappi Khorsandi

Thursday 6th October 2016

Back out on tour now her novel's finished, Shappi Khorsandi talks tutor tears, texting students and a Stephen Merchant moment.

Shaparak Khorsandi Live

Shappi Khorsandi interview

Friday 12th October 2012

An interview with Shappi Khorsandi. She talks about her stand-up show, which is inspired by the time she dated a Rock Star and got sucked into his 'murky world'.

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