Shappi Khorsandi, Soho Theatre - comedy review

Shappi Khorsandi's most distinctive material was a series of potent anecdotes about her father, an Iranian satirist living in exile.

Shappi Khorsandi interview

Although she talks about her children, from 'kids do the funniest things' type stories to deeper concerns about her parenting, it's her father - the exiled Iranian satirist Hadi Khorsandi - who's the biggest character in the show.

Edinburgh Fringe preview: Shappi Khorsandi

I've been intrigued by Shappi Khorsandi ever since she first made waves on the stand-up circuit around a decade ago.

Glastonbury 2014: 10 questions for Shappi Khorsandi

I've played at three or four Glastonburys. When I was a student I came with the Workers Beer Company, and promised myself I'd come every single year for the rest of my life. I've kept that up, except for when it's not been on, and with time off for pregnancy.

News: Balham comedy festival line-up announced

The 2014 Balham Comedy Festival, running from July 11-19, has announced its line-up. Among the names confirmed are Susan Calman, Paul Daniels, Robert Newman, Phill Jupitus, Reginald D. Hunter, Tim Vine, Stephen K Amos, Marcus Brigstocke, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Mark Steel, Richard Herring, Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Kevin Day, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman, Tony Law, and Fred MacAulay with more performers to be announced.

Shappi Khorsandi: Funny side of life as single mother

Shappi Khorsandi talks about life as a single mum and being a woman in comedy.

UK tourists good for a laugh at Melbourne Comedy Fest

Rule Britannia as comedians Joe Lycett, Nish Kumar, John Kearns and James Acaster take tea with Doc Brown and Shappi Khorsandi at Madame Brussels in the city.

Sarah Millican on award ceremonies

The last time I went to The British Comedy Awards, I lost. The year I didn't go, I won Queen of Comedy. When Shappi Khorsandi and I lost, we dealt with the very close camera by swigging out of a wine bottle (Shappi) and eating a Creme Egg whole (me). Who knows what will happen this year! Best of luck to the nominees.

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Shappi Khorsandi, Seann Walsh and Laugh Or The Polar Bear Gets It, a comedy show from Friends of the Earth.

Video: Shappi Khorsandi on internet trolls & prejudice

On BBC1's This Week, comedian Shappi Khorsandi laughed at how internet trolls reckon she only gets on TV as she was a woman and Iranian.

She teased Andrew Neil about journalists asking her about prejudice - in a debate with Michael Portillo and Alan Johnson. She also defended Frankie Boyle who won a legal action over claims he was a racist.